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BJ17 TMZ

2017 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,847 mi
Last recorded63,847 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Suzuki Vitara38,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ17 TMZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 63,847 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 57,791 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge lowest tread 2 mm 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side lowest tread 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 53,625 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 44,728 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2023 44,722 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 40,702 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 35,619 miles

Covers and trays blocking view of test items

Pass 9 Mar 2020 33,019 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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BJ17 TMZ is a 2017 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ17 TMZ, 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 BJ17 TMZ registered?

BJ17 TMZ is a 2017 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 17 March 2017.

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The MOT history for BJ17 TMZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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