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BJ66 YBE

2016 Suzuki Vitara

Turquoise Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,898 mi
Last recorded61,898 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Vitara43,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ66 YBE
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2016
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 61,898 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 57,301 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 57,299 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. nearside wrong size (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 51,355 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 44,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pre heat warning light on dash

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 44,806 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose Worn and split (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged Sidewall damaged to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pre heat warning light on dash

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 38,993 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 38,993 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 31,174 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 24,025 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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BJ66 YBE is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara in Turquoise with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BJ66 YBE, 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 BJ66 YBE registered?

BJ66 YBE is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 September 2016.

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