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BG16 FDV

2016 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,629 mi
Last recorded95,629 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Vitara43,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG16 FDV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 95,629 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 91,919 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 83,329 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 83,329 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 69,290 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 64,681 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 64,678 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 53,331 miles

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Pass 27 Aug 2020 43,125 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Front tpms light illuminated indicating low pressure to a tyre (no fault present)

Nearside Front Outer Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 42,797 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides at front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides at front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Front tpms light illuminated indicating low pressure to a tyre (no fault present)

Nearside Front Outer Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 31,920 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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BG16 FDV is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BG16 FDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BG16 FDV?

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What year was BG16 FDV registered?

BG16 FDV is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is BG16 FDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG16 FDV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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