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BG16 KLJ

2016 Suzuki Vitara

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,764 mi
Last recorded42,764 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Vitara43,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG16 KLJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 7 Jan 2026 42,764 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 40,258 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 36,994 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 32,801 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 29,515 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 23,133 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 18,708 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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 KLJ is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KLJ, 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 KLJ?

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What year was BG16 KLJ registered?

BG16 KLJ is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is BG16 KLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG16 KLJ shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG16 KLJ have outstanding finance?

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