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AO61 HPU

2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,527 mi
Last recorded103,527 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara55,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 HPU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 103,527 miles

Both rear tyres close to wear limits.

Pass 23 Jul 2025 97,593 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 91,055 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 91,055 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 91,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 82,911 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jul 2023 82,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 76,435 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 72,282 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 65,677 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 65,664 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2019 60,248 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 60,236 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 56,239 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 49,922 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 39,826 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 32,072 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 24,486 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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AO61 HPU is a 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Grey 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 HPU, 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 HPU registered?

AO61 HPU is a 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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