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YR16 LKU

2016 Suzuki Vitara

Orange Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,118 mi
Last recorded72,118 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Vitara43,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR16 LKU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 72,118 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 72,118 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 64,129 miles

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring light

Pass 12 Mar 2024 55,243 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairable ()

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 55,243 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairable ()

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 46,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has an unrepairable puncture (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 46,036 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has an unrepairable puncture (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 40,016 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 26,996 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 19,580 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 13,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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YR16 LKU is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara in Orange 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 LKU, 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 YR16 LKU registered?

YR16 LKU is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 13 April 2016.

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The MOT history for YR16 LKU 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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