2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara · 4,858 MOT tests
2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara reliability
2011 Suzuki Grand Vitaras fail 28.9% of first MOT tests, 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 14 Grand Vitara years (4,858 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Grand Vitaras: 37.4%)
- 28.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Grand Vitaras: 37.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 16% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 75,265
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,858
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- 2012 cars: 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 9.6% of tests fail here (24% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 53% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics15.2%
- Brakes9.6%
- Suspension6.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.8%
- Tyres3.1%
- Body, chassis and structure2.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 4.57%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 2.76%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.63%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.31%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.24%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Side repeater not working 1.98%
A failed side repeater means other road users cannot see your intended direction change, which is dangerous and must be fixed.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (13.26%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.59%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.28%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.62%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.71%) · Transmission oil leak, not excessive (4.69%)
Other years
Every Suzuki Grand Vitara year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara reliable?
2011 Suzuki Grand Vitaras fail 28.9% of first MOT tests, 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 14 Grand Vitara years (4,858 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (4.57% of tests), stop lamp not working (2.76% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.63% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara shows 75,265 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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