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AV16 ZXL

2016 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,450 mi
Last recorded72,450 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Vitara43,162 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 ZXL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 72,450 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 65,577 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2025 65,577 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 59,207 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 51,761 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 44,535 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 38,885 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 25,056 miles

all four tyres worn low

Fail 3 Jul 2019 25,056 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

all four tyres worn low

How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?

Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,330
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
108,223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,457
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,446
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,368
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 22,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,882
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AV16 ZXL is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 43,162 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Vitara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV16 ZXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 10 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV16 ZXL registered?

AV16 ZXL is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 26 July 2016.

Is AV16 ZXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV16 ZXL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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