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BP11 GCU

2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,587 mi
Last recorded91,587 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara55,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP11 GCU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 91,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 91,587 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 131,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 131,450 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 74,446 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 119,293 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 69,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 11 May 2022 68,980 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working within mirror. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 61,837 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 54,724 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake discs are worn and starting to de-laminate but ok at time of test. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 54,722 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Front inner brake discs, both sides, are fractured. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2019 42,474 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 31,269 miles

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

Nearside windscreen wiper blade split but clearing the screen effectively

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

Offside windscreen wiper blade split but clearing the screen effectively

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 31,269 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside windscreen wiper blade split but clearing the screen effectively

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

Offside windscreen wiper blade split but clearing the screen effectively

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 18,362 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 5,964 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 5,682 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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BP11 GCU is a 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BP11 GCU, 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 BP11 GCU registered?

BP11 GCU is a 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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