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AC53 JAX

2016 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,728 mi
Last recorded46,728 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Vitara43,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC53 JAX
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 46,728 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 46,727 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x3 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2024 40,945 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 40,944 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 37,281 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 35,233 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 32,467 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 29,804 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 28,161 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 27,750 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/17 (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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AC53 JAX is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara in Black 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 AC53 JAX, 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 AC53 JAX registered?

AC53 JAX is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 21 March 2016.

Is AC53 JAX safe to buy?

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