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YR16 VLU

2016 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1373cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,044 mi
Last recorded78,044 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Vitara43,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR16 VLU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,373cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 78,044 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 65,260 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Undercover Fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2024 65,260 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Undercover Fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2023 62,848 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 62,844 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 61,095 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Treads Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 61,095 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Treads Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 52,019 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 45,037 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 38,737 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 31,800 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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 VLU is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,373cc 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 VLU, 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 VLU registered?

YR16 VLU is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 15 April 2016.

Is YR16 VLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR16 VLU 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.

Does YR16 VLU have outstanding finance?

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