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BU18 HSF

2018 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1373cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,049 mi
Last recorded41,049 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Suzuki Vitara34,135 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 HSF
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,373cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 41,049 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 35,589 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 34,474 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 33,619 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 33,619 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 29,517 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 24,038 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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BU18 HSF is a 2018 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,373cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BU18 HSF, 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 BU18 HSF registered?

BU18 HSF is a 2018 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is BU18 HSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU18 HSF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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