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131 VAF

2016 Suzuki Vitara

Turquoise Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,118 mi
Last recorded27,118 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Vitara43,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration131 VAF
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2016
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 27,118 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 27,118 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 21,237 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Which Would Otherwise Fail Mot Test. [Phone Holder]. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Feb 2024 17,161 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 13,737 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 12,402 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 12,402 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 10,912 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 9,806 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 8,121 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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131 VAF is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara in Turquoise with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 131 VAF, 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 131 VAF registered?

131 VAF is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is 131 VAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 131 VAF shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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