Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 Suzuki An?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2016 Suzuki An?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2016 Suzuki An?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2016 Suzuki An vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

22% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2016 Suzuki An reliable?

Based on MOT data from 153 vehicles, the 2016 Suzuki An has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2016 Suzuki An?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2016 Suzuki An are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (38.1% of vehicles), Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (30.3% of vehicles), Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (28.4% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2016 Suzuki An?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Suzuki An (2016)

153 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.7% first-time pass rate

2016 Suzuki An

CarHunch analysed 153 real MOT records for the 2016 Suzuki An. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2016 Suzuki AN is significantly more reliable than the UK average, with a 93.7% first-time MOT pass rate against the national 80%, though the 21.6% of vehicles that have recorded dangerous defects is a concern worth investigating on any used example you're considering. These are lightly-used machines—median mileage sits at just 10,425 miles—which partly explains the strong pass rate, but they still rack up 1.8 advisories per vehicle on average, suggesting some age-related wear despite low miles.

Before buying, get a full history check and have any dangerous defect records scrutinised; these scooters have clearly been well-maintained overall, but that one-in-five danger rate means a pre-purchase inspection focusing on brakes and steering is essential.

We have limited data for the 2016 Suzuki An — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

93.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

21.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.46

Over 6.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

10k

Middle half: 6k–18k

For context

These stats describe 153 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 153 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 38.1%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 28.4%

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Front Brake binding but not excessively · Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Exhaust & emissions 4.1%

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

Suspension & steering 3.1%

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016.

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Before you buy a 2016 Suzuki An

Based on MOT data from 153 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 21.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 Suzuki An vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

10,425

typical

6,081

low mileage

18,473

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Suzuki An vehicles fall between 6,081 and 18,473 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 6,081 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 6,081–18,473 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Suzuki Ans sit.

⚠ Over 24,938 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2016 Suzuki An — Still on the Road

Most 2016 Suzuki Ans are still being driven.

Strong survival — 108 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 81% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

6.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.46

Avg failures per vehicle

1.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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