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CA11 VJL

2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

68,915 mi
Last recorded68,915 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara55,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA11 VJL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 68,915 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 65,680 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 62,619 miles

Front brake pads low

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 58,227 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 58,227 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended has dog lead in catch does not release (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 53,923 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 48,782 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 48,782 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 45,268 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 39,977 miles

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

Rear wiper split

Fail 30 Apr 2019 39,977 miles

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

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 23 Apr 2018 35,740 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 9,829 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 9,829 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working in door mirror unit (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 May 2016 9,443 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 8,992 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 8,486 miles

engine undertray fitted

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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CA11 VJL is a 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CA11 VJL, 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 CA11 VJL registered?

CA11 VJL is a 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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