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EA61 LXZ

2011 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

127,011 mi
Last recorded127,011 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Vitara62,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 LXZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 127,011 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner rear starting to split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear wiper defective

Pass 2 Dec 2024 122,871 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both misted over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge 225/65x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

ignition barrel faulty

offside rear bumper damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2024 118,736 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective NSF and OSF (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 118,736 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NSF and OSF (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective NSF and OSF (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 111,842 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 105,328 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Jan 2022 105,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Jan 2021 98,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 98,448 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 91,375 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 90,471 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 84,164 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 73,895 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 69,725 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 60,818 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 44,955 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?

Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,330
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
108,223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,457
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,446
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,368
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 22,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,882
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EA61 LXZ is a 2011 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 62,954 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Vitara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA61 LXZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 15 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EA61 LXZ registered?

EA61 LXZ is a 2011 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 17 December 2011.

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