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AU61 VAO

2011 Suzuki Vitara

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

79,246 mi
Last recorded79,246 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Vitara62,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 VAO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 79,246 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 74,655 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 69,833 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 65,464 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 61,238 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 55,894 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 55,894 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 50,781 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 44,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 37,474 miles

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

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

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 31 Aug 2016 31,526 miles

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

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

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 28 Aug 2015 39,382 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre & offside rear slightly perished

Pass 27 Aug 2014 16,584 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?

Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,330
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
108,223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,457
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,446
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,368
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 22,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,882
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AU61 VAO is a 2011 Suzuki Vitara in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2011 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 62,954 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Vitara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU61 VAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 15 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU61 VAO registered?

AU61 VAO is a 2011 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 3 September 2011.

Is AU61 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU61 VAO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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