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A38 SST

2016 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1373cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,252 mi
Last recorded70,252 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Vitara43,162 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA38 SST
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,373cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 70,252 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 65,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 59,847 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 59,846 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 53,698 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 47,823 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 47,823 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 41,291 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 41,287 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 26,370 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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A38 SST is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,373cc 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 A38 SST, 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 A38 SST registered?

A38 SST is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 8 June 2016.

Is A38 SST safe to buy?

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