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CA16 RAU

2016 Suzuki Vitara

Orange Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,047 mi
Last recorded116,047 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Vitara43,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA16 RAU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 116,047 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2025 101,248 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 87,958 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2023 74,514 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 63,601 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2022 63,601 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2021 52,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2021 52,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2020 42,004 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2019 31,475 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 May 2019 31,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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CA16 RAU is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara in Orange with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CA16 RAU, 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.

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What year was CA16 RAU registered?

CA16 RAU is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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