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AU09 YOY

2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

89,158 mi
Last recorded89,158 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara62,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 89,158 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear seat belt slow recoil

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various ,o/s borderline (1.1.11 (c))

various underbody areas/components corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2025 86,022 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 20 Mar 2025 86,022 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Mar 2024 82,634 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge with cuts and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Apr 2023 79,470 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both,n/s lowest,uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Apr 2022 75,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Uneven On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Seats Not Fitted At Time Off Test

Pass 12 Apr 2021 71,646 miles

Rear seats not fitted at time off test

Fail 12 Apr 2021 71,646 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear seats not fitted at time off test

Pass 8 Apr 2020 67,989 miles

Rear seats missing at time of test

Fail 7 Apr 2020 67,989 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 1 Apr 2019 63,707 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 9 Apr 2018 59,063 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 53,727 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 48,977 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 40,167 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 29,786 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 29,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 18,224 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 7,404 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YOY is a 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AU09 YOY, 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 YOY registered?

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

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