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BJ18 YRU

2018 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,177 mi
Last recorded52,177 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Suzuki Vitara34,135 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ18 YRU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 52,177 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 46,255 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 20 Sep 2024 46,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 38,624 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 34,958 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 34,958 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 24,882 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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BJ18 YRU is a 2018 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2018 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 34,135 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 BJ18 YRU, 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 8 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ18 YRU registered?

BJ18 YRU is a 2018 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is BJ18 YRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ18 YRU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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