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AF59 ZPL

2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,531 mi
Last recorded94,531 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara62,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 ZPL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 94,531 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 94,523 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury mirror sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 90,372 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 90,371 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 77,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm. (3.5.1g)

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

O/S mirror damaged.

Fail 23 Jan 2018 77,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm. (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S mirror damaged.

Pass 26 Jan 2017 68,393 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 68,393 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 61,769 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 49,446 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 37,874 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 37,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 27,228 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)

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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AF59 ZPL is a 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AF59 ZPL, 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 AF59 ZPL registered?

AF59 ZPL is a 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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