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AY09 WHD

2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

191,933 mi
Last recorded191,933 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara62,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 WHD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 9 Jan 2025 191,933 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 111,127 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 102,423 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 94,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 87,386 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 80,320 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 72,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner & outer edges

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 68,012 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 66,127 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing in tread

Offside Front Seat has slight movement at base

Pass 29 Dec 2015 62,795 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 86,001 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 65,563 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 44,879 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 14,095 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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AY09 WHD is a 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AY09 WHD, 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 AY09 WHD registered?

AY09 WHD is a 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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