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AO59 GBV

2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,050 mi
Last recorded88,050 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara62,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 GBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 88,050 miles

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test + seatbelt missing ()

Fail 25 Mar 2026 88,047 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Pass 21 Mar 2025 77,725 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 66,014 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 66,011 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 53,092 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 53,089 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 45,083 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 38,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 38,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 37,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front brake binding

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 36,172 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 33,671 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 33,671 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 30,595 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 26,988 miles

Front Inner Brake discs faces corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2015 24,042 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 24,042 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 20,999 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 17,696 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 15,162 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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AO59 GBV is a 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GBV, 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 GBV registered?

AO59 GBV is a 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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