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DGZ 1480

2016 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,617 mi
Last recorded77,617 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Vitara43,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGZ 1480
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 77,617 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside rear inner position light lens damaged / deteriorated

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 70,552 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on inner edge / tyre size 215/55R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning light unit damaged (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on inner edge / tyre size 215/55R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front bumber damaged / fog light insecure

Parking brake travel high, requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Apr 2025 70,552 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on inner edge / tyre size 215/55R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning light unit damaged (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on inner edge / tyre size 215/55R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front bumber damaged / fog light insecure

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake travel high, requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Apr 2024 62,781 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake effort low, Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 15 Apr 2024 62,779 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake effort low, Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 13 Apr 2023 55,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 55,242 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Visible through cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Visible through cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 47,868 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 47,860 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 36,693 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Steel wheel fitted to nearside rear at time of retest

front fog lights not working

Fail 9 Feb 2021 36,687 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

front fog lights not working

Pass 13 Sep 2019 17,641 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Steel wheel fitted to nearside rear at time of test

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

battery tray damaged/broken

drivers seat belt retracting mechanism worn

front fog lights not working

Fail 12 Sep 2019 17,636 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

battery tray damaged/broken

drivers seat belt retracting mechanism worn

front fog lights not working

Fail 6 Sep 2018 7,219 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Damage to battery tray/carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Drop link bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Gaiter split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Water inside light unit (4.6.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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DGZ 1480 is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 DGZ 1480, 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 DGZ 1480 registered?

DGZ 1480 is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 8 August 2016.

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