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AB59 SUZ

2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

55,488 mi
Last recorded55,488 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara62,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB59 SUZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 55,488 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perishing/cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perishing/cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both trailing arm mounting areas have surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 51,727 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 51,727 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Binding

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 47,601 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 43,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 39,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 36,553 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing slightly on outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 33,355 miles

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

Rear wiper blade torn..

Pass 19 Nov 2018 28,641 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 28,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre is perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 21,137 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 12,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 8,110 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 6,931 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 6,931 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 5,546 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 4,296 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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AB59 SUZ is a 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,586cc 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 AB59 SUZ, 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 AB59 SUZ registered?

AB59 SUZ is a 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 20 November 2009.

Is AB59 SUZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB59 SUZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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