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AB02 ELS

2016 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1373cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,197 mi
Last recorded61,197 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Vitara43,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB02 ELS
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,373cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2026 61,197 miles

4WD fault

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 54,522 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 47,014 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 37,338 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 34,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 28,482 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 24,002 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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AB02 ELS is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,373cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AB02 ELS, 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 AB02 ELS registered?

AB02 ELS is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 26 November 2016.

Is AB02 ELS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB02 ELS shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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