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BC17 VXU

2017 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,984 mi
Last recorded101,984 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Suzuki Vitara38,656 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC17 VXU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 101,984 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 97,565 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 97,518 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 97,518 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 91,832 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm at lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 91,832 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm at lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 82,766 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sticker and air freshener ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 66,343 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 49,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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BC17 VXU is a 2017 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 BC17 VXU, 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 BC17 VXU registered?

BC17 VXU is a 2017 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 4 August 2017.

Is BC17 VXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC17 VXU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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