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DGZ 1485

2016 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,863 mi
Last recorded74,863 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Vitara43,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGZ 1485
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 74,863 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 66,513 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded To rear at rear ()

Pass 17 Nov 2023 55,256 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 55,256 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 43,657 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 43,657 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 30,559 miles

Nearside Front top strut bearing slightly rough in operation

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 30,558 miles

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

Nearside Front top strut bearing slightly rough in operation

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 18,953 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 18,950 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 9,487 miles

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 1485 is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 1485, 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 1485 registered?

DGZ 1485 is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 27 September 2016.

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