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786 RTV

2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

144,800 mi
Last recorded144,800 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara62,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration786 RTV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 144,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear bumper slight damage

slight oil leak under

Fail 11 Aug 2025 144,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear bumper slight damage

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

slight oil leak under

Pass 26 Jul 2024 137,138 miles

Nearside Front mirror cover damage.

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

Offside Front 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))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight oil leak.

Pass 7 Aug 2023 127,603 miles

slight oil leak under.

Fail 7 Aug 2023 127,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

slight oil leak under.

Pass 3 Aug 2022 118,847 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 110,878 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 110,875 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear lens missing (4.7.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 104,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strut (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 95,861 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 84,228 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 72,606 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 64,035 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 57,761 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 51,903 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 45,685 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 30,773 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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786 RTV is a 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 786 RTV, 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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786 RTV is a 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 25 July 2009.

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