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BU16 ETA

2016 Suzuki SX4

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,893 mi
Last recorded97,893 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki SX441,420 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 ETA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 97,893 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 91,609 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2025 91,609 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 84,907 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 77,642 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 68,791 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 68,791 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 63,259 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 63,259 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 58,699 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 53,505 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki SX4?

Based on 587,968 MOT tests across 47,332 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
47,332
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 10,592
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,892
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,147
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BU16 ETA is a 2016 Suzuki SX4 in Black with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Suzuki SX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 41,420 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 SX4 fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 10,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU16 ETA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki SX4 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 10 years old, this Suzuki SX4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU16 ETA registered?

BU16 ETA is a 2016 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 7 March 2016.

Is BU16 ETA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU16 ETA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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