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YW16 SXL

2016 Suzuki Vitara

Cream Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,280 mi
Last recorded38,280 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Vitara43,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW16 SXL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2016
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 38,280 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 36,158 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 33,167 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 28,634 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 28,634 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working OSR stop and tail bulb inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 25,377 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 21,872 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 18,258 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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YW16 SXL is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara in Cream with a 1,586cc petrol 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 YW16 SXL, 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 YW16 SXL registered?

YW16 SXL is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 28 July 2016.

Is YW16 SXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW16 SXL 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.

Does YW16 SXL have outstanding finance?

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