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BF17 VJE

2017 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,988 mi
Last recorded57,988 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Suzuki Vitara38,656 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF17 VJE
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 57,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60r16v close to limit (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 close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 54,547 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 54,547 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 46,272 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 35,739 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 28,642 miles

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

Offside Front tyre on 3mm

Fail 23 Aug 2021 28,642 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre on 3mm

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 22,429 miles

Nearside Rear door dent damage

Offside Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder from screen obstruction larger than 10mm in zone a ()

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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BF17 VJE 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 BF17 VJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF17 VJE registered?

BF17 VJE is a 2017 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 24 August 2017.

Is BF17 VJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF17 VJE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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