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AP09 EFB

2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

76,048 mi
Last recorded76,048 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara62,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 EFB
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 76,048 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Several pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, scored and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides, approx 2 - 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2024 76,048 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both sides, not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Several pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, scored and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides, approx 2 - 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 67,845 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 67,845 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 59,488 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 51,113 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 46,046 miles

child safety seat fitted to o/s/r

Pass 31 May 2019 42,787 miles

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2018 41,130 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 38,565 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 38,565 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 36,095 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)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 33,179 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Jun 2014 28,049 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 28,049 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 19,725 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 19,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 11,855 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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AP09 EFB is a 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AP09 EFB, 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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AP09 EFB is a 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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