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DY16 UEE

2016 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,954 mi
Last recorded119,954 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Vitara43,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY16 UEE
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 119,954 miles

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

Nearside rear brake disc splash guard deteriorated.

Offside front suspension strut convoluted gaiter is not is not secured by its top mounting.

Offside rear brake disc splash guard deteriorated

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

Slight roughness/noise felt in nearside front suspension strut top roller mounting when turning lock to lock.

Vehicle underside has areas of surface corrosion.

Fail 3 Mar 2026 119,954 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside rear brake disc splash guard deteriorated.

Offside front suspension strut convoluted gaiter is not is not secured by its top mounting.

Offside rear brake disc splash guard deteriorated

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

Slight roughness/noise felt in nearside front suspension strut top roller mounting when turning lock to lock.

Vehicle underside has areas of surface corrosion.

Pass 1 Apr 2025 108,512 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 95,043 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

coolant low

Fail 27 Feb 2024 95,043 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

coolant low

Pass 15 Feb 2023 83,938 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 83,937 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre presure down to 24 psi from 32 psi

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 74,571 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 64,333 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 57,393 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 43,330 miles

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

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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DY16 UEE is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DY16 UEE, 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 DY16 UEE registered?

DY16 UEE is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 2 March 2016.

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