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AA61 SAL

2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

53,491 mi
Last recorded53,491 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara50,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA61 SAL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 53,491 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 48,536 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 42,701 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 38,660 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 38,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 33,479 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 31,319 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 26,826 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 26,826 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 21,529 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 19,030 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 14,440 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 10,916 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Grand Vitara?

Based on 1,025,634 MOT tests across 67,699 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,400
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
67,699
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23,442
Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,487
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,776
position lamp(s) not working 14,500
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11,293
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AA61 SAL is a 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 50,122 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Grand Vitara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23,442 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AA61 SAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Grand Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 14 years old, this Suzuki Grand Vitara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AA61 SAL?

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What year was AA61 SAL registered?

AA61 SAL is a 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 8 August 2012.

Is AA61 SAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA61 SAL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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