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BD17 VCF

2017 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

168,129 mi
Last recorded168,129 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Suzuki Vitara38,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 168,129 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2026 151,427 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2026 151,427 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 134,243 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 116,400 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 116,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 110,970 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 105,660 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 92,005 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 79,850 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 65,720 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 65,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 54,713 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 39,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre tread cut - difficult to see how deep (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 39,074 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 30,843 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 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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BD17 VCF is a 2017 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VCF, 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 BD17 VCF registered?

BD17 VCF is a 2017 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 27 July 2017.

Is BD17 VCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD17 VCF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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