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BV66 WJL

2016 Suzuki Vitara

Beige Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,486 mi
Last recorded123,486 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Vitara43,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV66 WJL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2016
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 123,486 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 113,474 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 105,740 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 98,593 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 98,593 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 87,056 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside repeater lens cracked

Fail 24 Jun 2022 87,056 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also on 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside repeater lens cracked

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also on 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 78,142 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 50,341 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 50,341 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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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BV66 WJL is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara in Beige with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BV66 WJL, 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 BV66 WJL registered?

BV66 WJL is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 21 September 2016.

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