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AJ09 AUG

2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,215 mi
Last recorded87,215 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara58,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 AUG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 87,215 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 84,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (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))

sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only.

Fail 12 Mar 2025 84,577 miles

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))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (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))

sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only.

Pass 25 Mar 2024 80,347 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only

Fail 14 Mar 2024 80,331 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only

Pass 15 Mar 2023 75,994 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only.

Pass 29 Mar 2022 71,560 miles

sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only

Fail 17 Mar 2022 71,488 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only

Pass 25 Mar 2021 68,512 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 68,507 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 66,958 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 61,778 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 54,221 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 46,215 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 40,002 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers split

Pass 30 Mar 2015 29,743 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 26,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2014 26,794 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

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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AJ09 AUG is a 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 58,372 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 AJ09 AUG, 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 16 years old, this Suzuki Grand Vitara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ09 AUG registered?

AJ09 AUG is a 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 31 December 2010.

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