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BV16 ENC

2016 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

50,602 mi
Last recorded50,602 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Vitara43,162 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV16 ENC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 50,602 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 49,402 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 49,402 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 46,005 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 46,005 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 43,215 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 41,510 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 41,506 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 37,715 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 32,312 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 32,164 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 30,665 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 22,260 miles

Central Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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 ENC is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ENC, 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 BV16 ENC registered?

BV16 ENC is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is BV16 ENC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV16 ENC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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