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DF16 GAX

2016 Suzuki Vitara

Orange Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,601 mi
Last recorded68,601 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Vitara43,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF16 GAX
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 68,601 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front, slightly worn/ lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded floor pipes, rear section slightly corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, slightly worn/ peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 59,561 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 59,556 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + 2.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack + inner tierod arm has a lot of movement in steering rack casing, but slight play felt at steering wheel, which has a slight effect on braking & steering ( strong advisory) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 May 2024 51,011 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel nearside of steering rack has play (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Apr 2023 47,853 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel due to worn steering rack/ bushing (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 47,852 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel due to worn steering rack/ bushing (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 43,469 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 May 2021 36,602 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 32,843 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 27,488 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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DF16 GAX is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara in Orange with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DF16 GAX, 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 DF16 GAX registered?

DF16 GAX is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 26 May 2016.

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