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BC56 EMS

2017 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,280 mi
Last recorded45,280 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 Suzuki Vitara38,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC56 EMS
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 45,280 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))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 36,780 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 ()

Fail 19 Mar 2024 36,777 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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 21 Mar 2023 27,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 20,244 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 17,124 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 14,003 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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BC56 EMS is a 2017 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BC56 EMS, 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 BC56 EMS registered?

BC56 EMS is a 2017 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is BC56 EMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC56 EMS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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