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BU18 HSL

2018 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,286 mi
Last recorded40,286 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2018 Suzuki Vitara34,135 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 HSL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 40,286 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 40,285 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 32,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre also at 2mm & worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2022 28,388 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 24,022 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 19,041 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 HSL is a 2018 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HSL, 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.

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What year was BU18 HSL registered?

BU18 HSL is a 2018 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is BU18 HSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU18 HSL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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