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BW65 SZD

2016 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,469 mi
Last recorded148,469 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Vitara43,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW65 SZD
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 148,469 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2026 148,469 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2025 126,075 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 126,058 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 May 2024 112,592 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2024 112,592 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2023 97,555 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 97,554 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2023 94,323 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bald on edge 215 55r17 (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2023 94,323 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bald on edge 215 55r17 (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2022 70,513 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 55r17 (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2022 70,512 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 55r17 (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2021 59,246 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 55r17 (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2021 59,246 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 55r17 (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2020 53,018 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2020 53,018 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2019 40,358 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2019 40,357 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted

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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BW65 SZD is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BW65 SZD, 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 BW65 SZD registered?

BW65 SZD is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 4 February 2016.

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