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AJ09 AWU

2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,443 mi
Last recorded104,443 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara62,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 AWU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 104,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight sign of bulge on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 104,380 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill and chassis area corroded marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight sign of bulge on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 97,655 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 93,814 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 91,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 88,989 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 85,738 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 82,637 miles

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Pass 4 May 2017 79,909 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 76,287 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 72,737 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 68,135 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 15 May 2014 68,135 miles

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

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 62,610 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 62,610 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front discs fairly corroded / worn

Pass 21 Mar 2012 48,814 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 48,591 miles

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

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 AWU is a 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AJ09 AWU, 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 AJ09 AWU registered?

AJ09 AWU is a 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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