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BJ16 NVV

2016 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

31,725 mi
Last recorded31,725 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Vitara43,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 NVV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 31,725 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 28,203 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 25,506 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 22,306 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 19,042 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 16,566 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 16,309 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 13,001 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 13,001 miles

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

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

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 NVV is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,586cc 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 NVV, 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 NVV registered?

BJ16 NVV is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is BJ16 NVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ16 NVV 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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