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DF17 HVM

2017 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,888 mi
Last recorded79,888 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Suzuki Vitara38,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF17 HVM
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 79,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail x2 in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 79,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail x2 in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 71,402 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 71,402 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 59,064 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 59,064 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 47,654 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 38,456 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust front pipe heat shield partially detached.

Fail 20 Apr 2022 38,456 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

exhaust front pipe heat shield partially detached.

Pass 9 Mar 2021 29,128 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 22,773 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 22,773 miles

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

Pass 18 May 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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DF17 HVM is a 2017 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 DF17 HVM, 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 DF17 HVM registered?

DF17 HVM is a 2017 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 26 May 2017.

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