2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.9L Diesel · VO61 GFG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive ownership style. The most recent test on 16 September 2025 at 81,625 miles passed immediately following a failure just three days prior. That failure identified critical front brake pads at a dangerous thickness of 1.1mm, alongside a damaged door mirror and a nail embedded in the offside rear tyre. While the immediate faults were rectified, the narrow margin suggests the owner only addresses mechanical issues once they threaten MOT compliance. The mileage profile is notably low for a 15-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,442 miles per year. Data shows consistent but infrequent usage, with 3,226 miles covered between August 2024 and September 2025, and another 3,704 miles in the year leading up to that period. This low annual mileage reduces overall wear on the drivetrain and engine, but it often leads to accelerated degradation of rubber components and corrosion on exposed metal surfaces due to the vehicle sitting stationary for extended periods. A buyer must conduct a close physical inspection of the braking system, as the record shows recurring pitting and scoring on the discs in 2023 and thin pads in 2025. The repeated advisories regarding the nearside rear tyre being near the limit in 2023 and 2024 suggest potential alignment issues or worn suspension bushes that have not been properly addressed. Check for uneven wear across all tyres is also essential. Given the age of the Grand Vitara, the chassis should be inspected for structural corrosion, particularly in the sills and wheel arches, as the MOT does not always catch surface rust until it becomes significant.