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AV09 FTC

2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

104,781 mi
Last recorded104,781 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara62,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 FTC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 104,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 104,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 100,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 100,428 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 97,615 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 92,023 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 89,384 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Fail 26 Jan 2022 89,384 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Jan 2021 84,841 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 81,971 miles

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

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))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 81,971 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 74,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 62,546 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 62,546 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 48,999 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 31 Jan 2017 48,999 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Feb 2016 46,698 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 46,698 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 41,182 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 41,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 33,295 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Mar 2013 24,434 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 18,270 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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AV09 FTC is a 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AV09 FTC, 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 AV09 FTC registered?

AV09 FTC is a 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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The MOT history for AV09 FTC shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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