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AU09 WXA

2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,971 mi
Last recorded74,971 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara62,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 WXA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 74,971 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 71,525 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch pedal anti slip worn through/insecure!

Pass 8 Mar 2023 69,519 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged both sides to flexes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

clutch pedal anti slip worn through/insecure!

Pass 28 Feb 2022 66,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides - outers (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch pedal antislip worn through/insecure!

Pass 26 Feb 2021 63,008 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides - outers (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 63,006 miles

Offside Brake disc significantly and obviously worn +corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides - outers (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 58,736 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 58,703 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides mains to flexes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 53,918 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 - to flexes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 49,137 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all 4 to flexes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 45,161 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 39,267 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 36,444 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 30,670 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 24,382 miles

no emissions shown when tested

Pass 7 Mar 2012 19,224 miles

Oil leak

brake discs rusty inner face

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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AU09 WXA is a 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU09 WXA, 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 AU09 WXA registered?

AU09 WXA is a 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is AU09 WXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU09 WXA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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