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2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,567 mi
Last recorded89,567 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara62,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration10 BCE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 89,567 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 89,565 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 85,676 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 85,502 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 80,919 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 80,919 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 80,918 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Emissions so far out tester would not measure. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 77,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front tied rod has slight knock

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Fail 10 Jan 2023 77,917 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front tied rod has slight knock

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Pass 12 Jan 2022 75,322 miles

ALL UNDERSIDE OF THE CAR CORRODED

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 73,844 miles

All underside of the car corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 71,552 miles

All underside of the car corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 67,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 63,978 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 56,304 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 47,546 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 37,866 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 28,895 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 36,342 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Grand Vitara?

Based on 1,025,634 MOT tests across 67,699 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,400
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
67,699
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23,442
Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,487
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,776
position lamp(s) not working 14,500
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11,293
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10 BCE is a 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 62,009 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 Grand Vitara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23,442 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 10 BCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Grand Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 17 years old, this Suzuki Grand Vitara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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10 BCE is a 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 13 August 2009.

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