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BD17 AKU

2017 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,751 mi
Last recorded115,751 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 Suzuki Vitara38,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD17 AKU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 115,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner rack end joint has play (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 Feb 2025 115,446 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner rack end joint has play (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Jan 2024 100,284 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Has tape on lens, not seriously reducing view (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 100,191 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both pipes towards rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Has tape on lens, not seriously reducing view (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 84,164 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 29 Dec 2021 67,950 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 61,445 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 47,592 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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BD17 AKU is a 2017 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BD17 AKU, 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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BD17 AKU is a 2017 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 March 2017.

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