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BG17 HWC

2017 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,154 mi
Last recorded72,154 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Suzuki Vitara38,656 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG17 HWC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 72,154 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 66,938 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 60,905 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 60,905 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 54,096 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also perished 215/60/16 ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Aug 2022 54,095 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also perished 215/60/16 ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jul 2021 42,907 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 32,349 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 32,148 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 32,148 miles

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

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 HWC is a 2017 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HWC, 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 BG17 HWC registered?

BG17 HWC is a 2017 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 23 March 2017.

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