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AV09 NWG

2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

117,188 mi
Last recorded117,188 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara62,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 NWG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 117,188 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 108,971 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 108,911 miles

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2023 102,038 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 98,855 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES INNER AND OUTER (5.2.3 (e))

GENERAL CORROSION

Pass 24 Mar 2022 94,896 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 91,402 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 88,975 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 84,047 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 19 Mar 2018 77,828 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 71,989 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 65,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear has nail in tyre

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both in side face (3.5.1i)

all four valves on tyres deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2015 53,918 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 41,360 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking on side walls

Pass 8 Apr 2013 34,540 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 26,191 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Apr 2012 26,191 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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 NWG 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 AV09 NWG, 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 NWG registered?

AV09 NWG is a 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 12 May 2009.

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