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AO59 EFU

2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,034 mi
Last recorded119,034 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara62,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 EFU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 119,034 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 112,687 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 112,687 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 103,189 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 103,167 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 95,625 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 91,885 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre hard plastic ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box rear seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 91,885 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing buckle trapped under seats (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre hard plastic ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box rear seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 86,068 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 78,661 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 1 Jun 2017 78,661 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 27 May 2016 67,732 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 67,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 57,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 46,738 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jun 2014 46,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2013 35,998 miles

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

both front tyres wearing / heavily cracked on outer edges

Pass 26 Jul 2012 28,317 miles

both front tyres getting low (outer edges)

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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AO59 EFU is a 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO59 EFU, 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 AO59 EFU registered?

AO59 EFU is a 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 20 November 2009.

Is AO59 EFU safe to buy?

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