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AO59 SPU

2009 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

91,567 mi
Last recorded91,567 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Vitara65,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 SPU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 91,567 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 90,403 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 90,348 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 Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres slight wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody/components corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2022 87,762 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf+osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

vehicle underbody+components corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2021 87,189 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 80,272 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 73,798 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jan 2019 65,528 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front caliper slider dust seal missing

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 63,891 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 63,891 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 57,889 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Aug 2016 52,260 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside rear tyre valve splitting

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

nearside and offside front drop link top boots weeping grease

Pass 1 Sep 2015 48,938 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 42,562 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 36,612 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 29,117 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?

Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,330
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
108,223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,457
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,446
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,368
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 22,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,882
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AO59 SPU is a 2009 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2009 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 65,822 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Vitara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO59 SPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 17 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AO59 SPU registered?

AO59 SPU is a 2009 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 28 November 2009.

Is AO59 SPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO59 SPU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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