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BM08 BEV

2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

56,429 mi
Last recorded56,429 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara55,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM08 BEV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 56,429 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas of localised surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under arch - exposed end (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides inner sills and chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 56,429 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas of localised surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under arch - exposed end (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides inner sills and chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 54,688 miles

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

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

rear differential slight leak

Fail 25 Nov 2022 54,686 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front heat shield loose

rear differential slight leak

Pass 29 Nov 2021 53,057 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear differential slight oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2020 50,306 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 47,698 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 44,253 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 44,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2018 41,798 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 37,010 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 37,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 31,570 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 25,412 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)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 19,257 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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BM08 BEV is a 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BM08 BEV, 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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BM08 BEV is a 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 22 July 2011.

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