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YE18 BVU

2018 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1373cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,475 mi
Last recorded50,475 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Suzuki Vitara34,135 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE18 BVU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,373cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 50,475 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 43,912 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 36,937 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 36,936 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 32,348 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 24,596 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 17,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 17,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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YE18 BVU is a 2018 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,373cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 34,135 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 YE18 BVU, 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 8 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YE18 BVU?

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What year was YE18 BVU registered?

YE18 BVU is a 2018 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 18 May 2018.

Is YE18 BVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE18 BVU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YE18 BVU have outstanding finance?

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