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YF17 CTE

2017 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

39,282 mi
Last recorded39,282 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Suzuki Vitara38,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF17 CTE
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 39,282 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 39,282 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 35,756 miles

surface corrosion on some suspension components

Pass 28 Jul 2023 32,542 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 32,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 22,519 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 22,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 14,108 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 9,338 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 8,918 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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YF17 CTE is a 2017 Suzuki Vitara in Red 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 YF17 CTE, 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 YF17 CTE registered?

YF17 CTE is a 2017 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 17 April 2017.

Is YF17 CTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF17 CTE shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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