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AP09 KFC

2009 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

166,598 mi
Last recorded166,598 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Vitara65,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 KFC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 166,598 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

parking brake only just met requirements - remedial action advised

Pass 5 Apr 2025 150,703 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2025 150,703 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 135,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer disc pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer disc pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

parking brake only just met requirements - remedial action advised

Pass 11 Apr 2023 119,037 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 119,037 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid reservoir re-filled (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 103,859 miles

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

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

brake pedal anti-slip 15% worn

Pass 12 Apr 2021 88,112 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 69,085 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer disc pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer disc pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underseal / waxoyl treatment advised on underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Apr 2019 65,654 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 61,516 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 56,124 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Apr 2016 49,259 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 42,518 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 40,954 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 35,695 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 34,514 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 27,684 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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AP09 KFC is a 2009 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AP09 KFC, 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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AP09 KFC is a 2009 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 7 August 2009.

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