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BN11 GRK

2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Beige Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

150,028 mi
Last recorded150,028 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara55,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN11 GRK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 150,028 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 142,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 131,093 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 131,093 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced more than 50% across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2022 117,110 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 109,262 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 109,262 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamps on permanently when position lamps switched on. (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 103,128 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 16 Sep 2019 99,554 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 76,871 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view borderline pass (3.2 (a) (i))

axle oil leak from drive shaft seal

Fail 23 Oct 2018 76,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view borderline pass (3.2 (a) (i))

axle oil leak from drive shaft seal

Pass 18 Oct 2017 46,249 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

mot test carried out in wet conditions

Pass 28 Oct 2016 20,568 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 20,566 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 20,333 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 14,616 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 14,616 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 9,041 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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BN11 GRK is a 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Beige with a 1,586cc 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 BN11 GRK, 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 BN11 GRK registered?

BN11 GRK is a 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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