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A16 BVM

2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,679 mi
Last recorded58,679 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara62,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 BVM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 58,679 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2026 58,645 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 53,463 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 27 May 2024 52,784 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 51,972 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 51,972 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 51,046 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 48,637 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 45,687 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 45,687 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 39,770 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 35,796 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 29,910 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 29,681 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 29,618 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front brake disc very rusty on inner faces

both rear tyres starting to perish

engine cover, undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2016 26,678 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 22,784 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 18,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2013 15,889 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 14,086 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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A16 BVM is a 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A16 BVM, 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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What year was A16 BVM registered?

A16 BVM is a 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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