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AU61 XRV

2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,631 mi
Last recorded129,631 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara55,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 XRV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 129,631 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 129,631 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 126,073 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 17 Oct 2024 126,052 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 14 Oct 2023 121,911 miles

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 12 Oct 2022 116,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

chip in windscreen

Pass 9 Oct 2021 110,351 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 19 Sep 2020 104,234 miles

Windscreen has a small chip

Pass 14 Sep 2019 98,833 miles

windscreen has small chip

Pass 14 Sep 2018 93,038 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 22 Aug 2017 86,692 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 86,692 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 73,753 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 64,875 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 55,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AU61 XRV is a 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU61 XRV, 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 AU61 XRV registered?

AU61 XRV is a 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 19 September 2011.

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