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YJ16 MJT

2016 Suzuki Vitara

Orange Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,038 mi
Last recorded97,038 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Vitara43,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ16 MJT
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 97,038 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 90,669 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm rear bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 84,613 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 78,857 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 68,968 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2021 68,968 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2020 61,563 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 46,752 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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YJ16 MJT is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara in Orange with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ16 MJT, 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 YJ16 MJT registered?

YJ16 MJT is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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The MOT history for YJ16 MJT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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