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AFW 4X

2009 Suzuki Vitara

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests30 (24 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,528 mi
Last recorded177,528 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Vitara65,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFW 4X
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

24 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 177,528 miles

ADVISE Battery light is staying on the dash

ADVISE Centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Rubber cv boot perished and cracking , damp with cv grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play worn with slight play and lift , rubber boot worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2026 74,160 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 176,967 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2025 176,965 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 62,643 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 176,817 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 176,817 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 54,869 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 54,839 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 53,413 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Apr 2023 169,671 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2023 169,669 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 47,743 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 165,287 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 41,907 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 41,907 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 158,738 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2020 35,262 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 151,486 miles

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

both front ball joint covers slightly deteriorated

rear coil springs slightly corroded

slight pas leak

Fail 26 May 2020 150,362 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle all four wheels catching the arch liners (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 29,188 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 139,740 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 19,025 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 133,384 miles

friont and rear brake discs worn

n/s front door mirror damaged

nosie on gear box

Pass 13 May 2017 126,936 miles

both front brake discs's are pitted

both rear's brake discs's are pitted

nearside mirror cover is slightly damaged

Pass 9 May 2016 121,777 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 97,940 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 May 2015 97,940 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 May 2014 69,130 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 38,043 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?

Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,330
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
108,223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,457
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,446
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,368
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 22,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,882
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AFW 4X is a 2009 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 65,822 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Vitara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AFW 4X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 17 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AFW 4X is a 2009 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 2 October 2009.

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