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CN16 HCZ

2016 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,450 mi
Last recorded139,450 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Vitara43,162 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN16 HCZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 139,450 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 139,450 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 124,461 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 124,461 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 109,056 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 87,971 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 72,447 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 59,481 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 59,481 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 50,275 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 43,909 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 43,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (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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CN16 HCZ is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CN16 HCZ, 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 CN16 HCZ registered?

CN16 HCZ is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is CN16 HCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN16 HCZ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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