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HJ61 OVH

2011 Suzuki Vitara

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,361 mi
Last recorded85,361 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Vitara62,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ61 OVH
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 85,361 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount noisy when turning. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

No emissions detected.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear diff mounting bushes starting to split.

Fail 25 Mar 2026 85,358 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount noisy when turning. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

No emissions detected.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear diff mounting bushes starting to split.

Pass 11 Mar 2025 82,417 miles

Nearside Front Top mount/bearing rough when turning.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 82,407 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Top mount/bearing rough when turning.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 78,085 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 74,623 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 69,188 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 65,730 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 63,581 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Mar 2020 63,581 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 58,795 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges and starting to perish.

Pass 3 Apr 2018 53,540 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 45,025 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 38,231 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 24,899 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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HJ61 OVH is a 2011 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HJ61 OVH, 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 HJ61 OVH registered?

HJ61 OVH is a 2011 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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