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BV05 DOB

2016 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,697 mi
Last recorded75,697 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Vitara43,162 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 DOB
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 75,697 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 75,680 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 72,827 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 72,811 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken at lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 70,679 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 68,504 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 65,589 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 61,491 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 58,222 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 49,692 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 49,633 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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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BV05 DOB is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara 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 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 BV05 DOB, 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 BV05 DOB registered?

BV05 DOB is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 28 May 2016.

Is BV05 DOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 DOB 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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