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AO09 ZHX

2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

64,258 mi
Last recorded64,258 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara62,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 ZHX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 64,258 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear lens damaged

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 64,258 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached missing (4.10 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear lens damaged

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 64,535 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S and O/S. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

No rear seats or seatbelts fitted at time of test.

Offside Front Drivers seat base in very poor condition.

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

Towbar electrical socket and wiring removed at time of test.

Valve stem slightly damaged O/S/F and O/S/R. (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 58,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear light outer lens cracked and slightly discoloured

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

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

drivers seat base in poor condition

front bumper loose

no towbar electrics or socket fitted at time of test

oil leak ~(oil filter)

rear seats and belts removed at time of test

Fail 28 Jan 2021 58,932 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear light outer lens cracked and slightly discoloured

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

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

drivers and rear seat bases in poor condition

front bumper loose

no towbar electrics or socket fitted at time of test

oil leak ~(oil filter)

Pass 17 Jan 2020 55,406 miles

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

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

damage to many body panels - no sharp protrusions

front bumper loose

nearside rear light lens cover cracked

no tow bar electrics or socket fitted at time of test

rear chassis starting to corrode

Pass 24 Jan 2019 52,763 miles

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

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

front bumper loose

reverse light not working

tow bar wiring and socket missing

Offside Front sharp edge front wing

Fail 22 Jan 2019 52,761 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

tow bar wiring and socket missing

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

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

front bumper loose

reverse light not working

Offside Front sharp edge front wing

Pass 23 Jan 2018 49,942 miles

n-s- door mirror surround broken

Fail 17 Jan 2018 49,939 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

n-s- door mirror surround broken

Pass 22 Nov 2016 46,382 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front bumper loose

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 42,918 miles

Nearside Front mirror damaged but still view of rear.

Offside Front bumper insecure.

Fail 26 Nov 2015 42,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Nearside Front mirror damaged but still view of rear.

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

Offside Front bumper insecure.

Pass 11 Dec 2014 38,127 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 38,127 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 33,162 miles

Advise nearside and offside rear lamp lens damaged.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 27,923 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 29 Nov 2012 27,923 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Outer Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Towbar assembly inappropriately modified (6.6.7)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 ZHX is a 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ZHX, 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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AO09 ZHX is a 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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