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MOT reliability

Suzuki Sixteen

10 vehicles · 97 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate

Based on 10 Suzuki Sixteen vehicles and 97 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Sixteen has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 17,311 miles.

10
Vehicles
97
MOT tests
1,202
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Sixteen problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Sixteen MOT tests:

  • Other38%
  • Brakes34%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension13%
  • Body & structure9%
  • Steering8%
  • Lamps & electrical4%
  • Seatbelts & equipment3%
  • Identification & plates1%

Suzuki Sixteen pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
11100%
22100%
31182%
48100%
58100%
67100%
7888%
85100%
9771%
10978%
116100%
12475%
13850%
14475%
153100%
16367%
172100%

Fuel types: Petrol (10)

Most common Suzuki Sixteen MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Sixteen MOT tests:

  1. Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (6 times)
  2. Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (5 times)
  3. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (4 times)
  4. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
  5. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (3 times)
  6. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
  7. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (2 times)
  8. rear has slash across the width of tyre (2 times)
  9. Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) (2 times)
  10. Horn not working (7.7 (a)) (2 times)
  11. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
  12. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  13. Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
  14. Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (2 times)
  15. Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (2 times)

Suzuki Sixteen pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2015 1 4 100% 19,757
2010 1 8 88% 32,409
2009 4 43 86% 13,126
2008 4 42 83% 17,111

Suzuki Sixteen reliability FAQ

Across 10 Suzuki Sixteen vehicles in our MOT data, 86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Sixteen MOT issues are: Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)); Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)); Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)).

The typical Suzuki Sixteen in our data has covered around 17,311 miles.

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