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AH09 SJH

2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

115,822 mi
Last recorded115,822 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara62,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH09 SJH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 115,822 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills and body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 107,824 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 104,633 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 99,819 miles

Front brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2019 99,819 miles

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened braking area corroded away, worn thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened braking area corroded away, worn thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 May 2018 86,571 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 78,104 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 69,236 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 59,283 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 50,923 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 50,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2013 40,268 miles

both wiper blades split

Pass 9 May 2012 28,630 miles

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

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

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

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

both front discs pitted/rusty

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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AH09 SJH 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 84.6%.

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 AH09 SJH, 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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AH09 SJH is a 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 23 May 2009.

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