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BG17 FFD

2017 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1373cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,638 mi
Last recorded81,638 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 Suzuki Vitara38,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG17 FFD
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,373cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 81,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front bumper damaged

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 65,285 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 65,285 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 48,500 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/s daytime running light missing

Fail 9 Mar 2023 48,500 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/s daytime running light missing

Pass 14 Mar 2022 35,772 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Mar 2022 35,771 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front fog lamps not working

Pass 11 Mar 2021 24,601 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 19,611 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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BG17 FFD is a 2017 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,373cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG17 FFD, 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 BG17 FFD registered?

BG17 FFD is a 2017 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 17 March 2017.

Is BG17 FFD safe to buy?

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