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YJZ 4294

2016 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,543 mi
Last recorded79,543 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Vitara43,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJZ 4294
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 79,543 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 79,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm left on tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog light not working

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 72,633 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front exhaust heat shield front clamp missing

Pass 8 Aug 2024 68,077 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 62,476 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 56,769 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 53,369 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 53,345 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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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YJZ 4294 is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YJZ 4294, 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 YJZ 4294 registered?

YJZ 4294 is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 April 2016.

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