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AY11 XXR

2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,974 mi
Last recorded94,974 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara55,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY11 XXR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 94,974 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both headlamps cloudy affecting beam image

both sides front brake pipes corroded

oil leak rear axle

Fail 16 Sep 2025 94,974 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))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both headlamps cloudy affecting beam image

both rear tyres worn between 2mm/3mm

both sides front brake pipes corroded

oil leak rear axle

Pass 5 Sep 2024 90,278 miles

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

both front brake pipes corroded

engine oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2024 90,278 miles

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

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

both front brake pipes corroded

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2023 86,052 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 86,049 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 82,277 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 78,359 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 71,982 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 71,981 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 59,375 miles

front brake discs corroded inner faces

Pass 20 Jun 2017 48,387 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 17,315 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 44,391 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 44,191 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 32,232 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 22,029 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 22,029 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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AY11 XXR is a 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY11 XXR, 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 AY11 XXR registered?

AY11 XXR is a 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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