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AO09 FHC

2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

144,433 mi
Last recorded144,433 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara62,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 FHC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 144,433 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 144,430 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 139,057 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 139,057 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 136,646 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 136,525 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 123,441 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 105,165 miles

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

Front wishbone bushes deteriorated

Fail 18 Oct 2017 105,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front wishbone bushes deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2016 84,313 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 84,313 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 63,697 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)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 44,570 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 41,375 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 35,979 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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AO09 FHC is a 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AO09 FHC, 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 AO09 FHC registered?

AO09 FHC is a 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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