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A20 MVL

2016 Suzuki Vitara

Turquoise Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,758 mi
Last recorded48,758 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Vitara43,162 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 MVL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2016
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 48,758 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 47,660 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 47,660 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 46,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both front shock absorbers corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2023 46,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2022 45,901 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 May 2022 40,666 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 33,576 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 28,501 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 17,555 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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A20 MVL 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 A20 MVL, 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 A20 MVL registered?

A20 MVL is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 5 April 2016.

Is A20 MVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 MVL 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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