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AV09 LEF

2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,230 mi
Last recorded46,230 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara62,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 46,230 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2025 43,222 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2025 43,222 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2024 40,866 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 37,091 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 30,511 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 30,511 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2021 26,770 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 22,672 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox rear seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 20,686 miles

Front discs rusted

Rear prop shaft seal leaking

head light lenses misted

Pass 24 May 2017 18,561 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 16,410 miles

engine covers fitted

front discs rusted on inner edges

Pass 28 Apr 2015 14,204 miles

FRONT DISCS RUSTED ON INNER EDGE

Pass 29 Apr 2014 12,497 miles

FRONT DISCS RUSTED ON INNER EDGE

O/S/R HANDBRAKE STRONGER THAN N/S/R

Pass 22 May 2013 11,196 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

FRONT DISCS RUSTED ON INNER EDGES

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 30 May 2012 9,828 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

FRONT DISCS WORN ON INNER 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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AV09 LEF is a 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol 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 AV09 LEF, 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 LEF registered?

AV09 LEF is a 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 30 May 2009.

Is AV09 LEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV09 LEF 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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