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YA65 LSV

2016 Suzuki Vitara

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,931 mi
Last recorded81,931 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Vitara43,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA65 LSV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 81,931 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 78,153 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 78,151 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 71,963 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 64,700 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 60,094 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 60,094 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 47,530 miles

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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Excessive Play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 3 Jan 2020 37,988 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 31,042 miles

Engine cover is fitted obscuring some topside components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Under trays are fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jan 2019 31,042 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Engine cover is fitted obscuring some topside components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Under trays are fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YA65 LSV is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara in Black 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 YA65 LSV, 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 YA65 LSV registered?

YA65 LSV is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 14 January 2016.

Is YA65 LSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA65 LSV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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