2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Suzuki Vitara MOT pass rate and common faults

11,212 MOT tests in 2024. 82.5% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time82.5%
Failed or needed repairs17.5%
Typical mileage at test49,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 11,212 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.0%
    702 marked dangerous
  2. Stop lamp: not working3.6%
  3. Position lamp: not working2.9%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    233 marked dangerous
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding0.9%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics9.1%
  2. Tyres6.0%
  3. Brakes4.7%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.9%
  5. Suspension0.7%
  6. Steering0.5%
  7. Body & chassis0.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.5%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2017 Suzuki Vitara?

In 2024, 82.5% of 2017 Suzuki Vitara cars passed their MOT first time, across 11,212 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Suzuki Vitara?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; stop lamp: not working; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 Suzuki Vitara reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).