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AO61 GJV

2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

168,153 mi
Last recorded168,153 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara55,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 GJV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 168,153 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front fog lamp not working

rear diff has slight oil leak

transmission has slight oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2025 167,789 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front fog lamp not working

rear diff has slight oil leak

transmission has slight oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2024 152,341 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked lower (3.2 (a) (i))

rear diff slight misting of oil n/s seal

transmisson slight oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2024 152,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked lower (3.2 (a) (i))

rear diff slight misting of oil n/s seal

transmisson slight oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2023 137,996 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 137,996 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 132,581 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft , diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 118,501 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 111,151 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 105,150 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 95,970 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 95,680 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 83,562 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 69,085 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 69,085 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 55,516 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 41,707 miles

both front brake discs are rusty

Pass 11 Sep 2014 32,997 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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AO61 GJV is a 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 55,678 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 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 AO61 GJV, 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 15 years old, this Suzuki Grand Vitara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO61 GJV registered?

AO61 GJV is a 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 24 September 2011.

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