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AU09 YOW

2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

70,476 mi
Last recorded70,476 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara62,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 YOW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 70,476 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 65,640 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 59,587 miles

Offside Front 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 53,901 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 46,966 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 42,382 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 34,141 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 33,154 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 31,384 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 29,204 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 26,352 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 22,548 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 22,548 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 19,596 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 15,073 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 15,073 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Feb 2012 11,066 miles

both front tyres becoming worn on outer edge

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 YOW is a 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 YOW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU09 YOW?

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What year was AU09 YOW registered?

AU09 YOW is a 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 13 March 2009.

Is AU09 YOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU09 YOW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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