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YR16 LKJ

2016 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,617 mi
Last recorded73,617 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Vitara43,162 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR16 LKJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 73,617 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2026 73,617 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 70,652 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 66,918 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 63,276 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 53,762 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 May 2021 38,492 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 38,492 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2020 29,092 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 29,092 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2019 20,657 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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YR16 LKJ is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,586cc petrol 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 YR16 LKJ, 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 YR16 LKJ registered?

YR16 LKJ is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 12 March 2016.

Is YR16 LKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR16 LKJ 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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