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AB65 GAL

2017 Suzuki Vitara

Turquoise Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,160 mi
Last recorded97,160 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Suzuki Vitara38,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB65 GAL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2017
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 97,160 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 84,055 miles

Offside Rear brake only just met required efficiency and shows signs of binding

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

Fail 28 Mar 2025 84,051 miles

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

Offside Rear brake only just met required efficiency and shows signs of binding

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 72,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 72,133 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/17 delinte (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/17 delinte (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2023 63,353 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 63,353 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 54,723 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 46,373 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2021 46,373 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 39,090 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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AB65 GAL is a 2017 Suzuki Vitara in Turquoise with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AB65 GAL, 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 AB65 GAL registered?

AB65 GAL is a 2017 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 7 September 2017.

Is AB65 GAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB65 GAL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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