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AE17 HJF

2017 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,919 mi
Last recorded62,919 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Suzuki Vitara38,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE17 HJF
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 62,919 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Front exhaust heat shield insecure.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 62,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Front exhaust heat shield insecure.

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 54,865 miles

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

Front Exhaust heatshield loose

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 42,237 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 31,748 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 21,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm all 215/55/R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 16,195 miles
Pass 11 Apr 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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AE17 HJF is a 2017 Suzuki Vitara in Black 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 AE17 HJF, 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 AE17 HJF registered?

AE17 HJF is a 2017 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 20 April 2017.

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The MOT history for AE17 HJF 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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