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EA66 FJV

2016 Suzuki Vitara

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,765 mi
Last recorded78,765 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Vitara43,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA66 FJV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 78,765 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 76,500 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 73,937 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 73,937 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near turbo (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 70,945 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 68,348 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 68,348 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 65,221 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 65,221 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 63,619 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 59,780 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view at bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 59,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and canvas showing inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view at bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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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EA66 FJV is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EA66 FJV, 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 EA66 FJV registered?

EA66 FJV is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 November 2016.

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