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DY16 VGV

2016 Suzuki Vitara

Orange Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,480 mi
Last recorded73,480 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Vitara43,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY16 VGV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2026 73,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 67,742 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 62,509 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 56,821 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 50,959 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 45,985 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 42,926 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 38,040 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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DY16 VGV is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara in Orange with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DY16 VGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY16 VGV registered?

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

Is DY16 VGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY16 VGV shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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