2017 Suzuki Vitara · 39,218 MOT tests
2017 Suzuki Vitara reliability
2017 Suzuki Vitaras fail 16% of first MOT tests, 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 7 Vitara years (39,218 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
Looking at a 2017 Suzuki Vitara?
See its own MOT history and mileage, free.
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Vitaras: 14.8%)
- 16%
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Vitaras: 14.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 6% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 42,025
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 39,218
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- Weak spot: lights and electrics, 6.8% of tests fail here (57% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Suzuki Vitara
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics6.8%
- Tyres5.3%
- Brakes3.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.2%
- Suspension0.5%
- Steering0.3%
- Seat belts and airbags0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.56%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Stop lamp not working 2.67%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.09%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 1.83%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.45%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.65%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.49%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.02%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.56%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.12%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.88%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.84%)
Is a 2017 Suzuki Vitara reliable?
2017 Suzuki Vitaras fail 16% of first MOT tests, 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 7 Vitara years (39,218 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Suzuki Vitara MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.56% of tests), stop lamp not working (2.67% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.09% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Suzuki Vitara have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Suzuki Vitara shows 42,025 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Check a 2017 Suzuki Vitara free
MOT history, mileage record, ULEZ, tax and recalls on any UK car, in seconds. No sign-up, no card.