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48 HBJ

2016 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,408 mi
Last recorded26,408 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Vitara43,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration48 HBJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 26,408 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 26,408 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 23,710 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 20,421 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 16,792 miles

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 4 Oct 2021 12,747 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 9,644 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 7,380 miles

engine and floor covers fitted

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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48 HBJ is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara in White 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 48 HBJ, 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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How do I check the history of 48 HBJ?

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What year was 48 HBJ registered?

48 HBJ is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 27 October 2016.

Is 48 HBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 48 HBJ 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.

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