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BV16 ELU

2016 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,336 mi
Last recorded87,336 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Vitara43,162 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV16 ELU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 87,336 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 77,441 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 64,225 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 54,234 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 54,234 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 43,592 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 34,602 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 25,578 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 19,564 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 19,553 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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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BV16 ELU is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BV16 ELU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV16 ELU registered?

BV16 ELU is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is BV16 ELU safe to buy?

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