2016 Suzuki Vitara · 37,404 MOT tests
2016 Suzuki Vitara reliability
2016 Suzuki Vitaras fail 16.5% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 7 Vitara years (37,404 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Vitaras: 14.8%)
- 16.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Vitaras: 14.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 17% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 50,245
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 37,404
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: lights and electrics, 6.6% of tests fail here (18% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 70% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Suzuki Vitara
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics6.6%
- Tyres4.9%
- Brakes3.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.1%
- Suspension1.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.5%
- Steering0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.02%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Position lamp not working 2.51%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.83%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Stop lamp not working 1.7%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.27%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.69%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.11%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.71%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.48%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.66%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.78%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (2.33%)
Is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara reliable?
2016 Suzuki Vitaras fail 16.5% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 7 Vitara years (37,404 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Suzuki Vitara MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.02% of tests), position lamp not working (2.51% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.83% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Suzuki Vitara have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Suzuki Vitara shows 50,245 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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