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GR08 MVP

2011 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,621 mi
Last recorded83,621 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Vitara62,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR08 MVP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 83,621 miles

STEERING PUMP NOISSE

Front Prop shaft damaged but serviceable prop shaft bolts damaged front prop rear bolt (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 83,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH WORN KNOCKING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure battery leads loose (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

STEERING PUMP NOISSE

Pass 29 Oct 2024 68,758 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 68,751 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 76,540 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 38,641 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 38,641 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 37,040 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 31,878 miles

front axle tyre tread starting to wear on outer shoulders

front brake pads getting low

Pass 4 Nov 2019 26,534 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 22,083 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 17,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 13,437 miles

front & rear brake discs starting to corrode inner edge

front & rear brake pads getting low

Pass 7 May 2015 8,936 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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GR08 MVP is a 2011 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GR08 MVP, 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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GR08 MVP is a 2011 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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