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DF04 SDO

2016 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,806 mi
Last recorded83,806 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Vitara43,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 SDO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 83,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to outer edge - tyre is 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

misting of fuel to fuel filter area

Pass 21 Jan 2025 76,864 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 71,020 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 64,125 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 58,020 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 52,841 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 47,967 miles

Front brake discs lipped and starting to corrode

Nearside Front tyre on the limit also has a cut on the side wall

Offside Front tyre wearing close to the limit 215.55.17

Pass 18 Mar 2019 42,368 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 42,367 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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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DF04 SDO is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DF04 SDO, 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 DF04 SDO registered?

DF04 SDO is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is DF04 SDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF04 SDO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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