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BJ16 NVU

2016 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1373cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,334 mi
Last recorded65,334 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Vitara43,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 NVU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,373cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 65,334 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 51,878 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 43,072 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 37,915 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 28,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 19,420 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 14,809 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 14,809 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 6,492 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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BJ16 NVU is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,373cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BJ16 NVU, 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 BJ16 NVU registered?

BJ16 NVU is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 24 March 2016.

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The MOT history for BJ16 NVU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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