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81 LW

2017 Suzuki Vitara

Turquoise Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,264 mi
Last recorded53,264 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Suzuki Vitara38,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration81 LW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2017
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 53,264 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside INNER EDGES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY NEAR WEAR LIMIT 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY NEAR WEAR LIMIT 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 May 2025 50,298 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside INNER EDGES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2024 48,046 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 46,928 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 43,859 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 40,976 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 40,973 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2020

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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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81 LW is a 2017 Suzuki Vitara in Turquoise with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 38,656 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 81 LW, 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 9 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 81 LW registered?

81 LW is a 2017 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 June 2017.

Is 81 LW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 81 LW 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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