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AV11 BYT

2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,023 mi
Last recorded132,023 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara55,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV11 BYT
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 132,023 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 129,392 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside D-BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 129,317 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside D-BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 122,024 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre starting to wear inner edge

Fail 27 Nov 2023 122,024 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre starting to wear inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2022 110,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 104,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords stones embedded in tyre and tread 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 104,463 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords stones embedded in tyre and tread 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to fully inspect, disc discoloured (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 100,037 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 94,581 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 90,860 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 90,860 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 74,832 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 59,265 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 59,265 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 42,188 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 27,760 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 15,520 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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AV11 BYT is a 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 2,393cc petrol 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 AV11 BYT, 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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AV11 BYT is a 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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