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YL65 OJV

2016 Suzuki Vitara

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,139 mi
Last recorded62,139 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Vitara43,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL65 OJV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 62,139 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 56,368 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 49,593 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres all round worn, offside front - strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))

oil level high

Fail 18 Oct 2023 49,593 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres all round worn, offside front - strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))

oil level high

Pass 19 Aug 2022 43,314 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 37,597 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 33,312 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 27,571 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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YL65 OJV is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YL65 OJV, 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 YL65 OJV registered?

YL65 OJV is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 15 January 2016.

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The MOT history for YL65 OJV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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