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AM59 MJU

2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,241 mi
Last recorded80,241 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara62,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM59 MJU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 80,241 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorber shrouds are corroding

nearside rear headlight level sensor is deteriorating

Pass 30 Nov 2024 76,661 miles

Front Headlights cloudy producing poor beam pattern

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside pads worn more than Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Nov 2023 69,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 67,986 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 65,675 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes are covered in dirt (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Handbrake is lagging behind when testing the performance. Maximum effort on N/S = 290kgf O/S = 175kgf

Fail 25 Nov 2021 65,645 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes are covered in dirt (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Handbrake is lagging behind when testing the performance. Maximum effort on N/S = 290kgf O/S = 175kgf

Pass 31 Oct 2020 60,533 miles

damage to both side repeater lens'

nearside & offside headlamp outer lens' are deteriorating

nearside rear outer brake pad is wearing unevenly

Pass 28 May 2019 53,720 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 39,876 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 39,787 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 60,061 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 53,697 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 28,811 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 28,811 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 24,483 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 19,603 miles

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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AM59 MJU is a 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 AM59 MJU, 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 AM59 MJU registered?

AM59 MJU is a 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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