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EF16 XAX

2016 Suzuki Vitara

Orange Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,508 mi
Last recorded49,508 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Vitara43,162 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF16 XAX
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 49,508 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 49,508 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 46,329 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 42,527 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 36,346 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated osf and nsf (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 36,346 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated osf and nsf (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 30,692 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 30,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick osf and nsf (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm osf and nsf (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2021 22,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished and cracked

Offside Front Tyre perishing and cracked

Pass 4 Aug 2020 18,126 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 15,297 miles

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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EF16 XAX 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 EF16 XAX, 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 EF16 XAX registered?

EF16 XAX is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 11 August 2016.

Is EF16 XAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF16 XAX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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