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AY09 WHF

2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,792 mi
Last recorded97,792 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara62,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 WHF
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 97,792 miles

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 97,792 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 87,713 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 87,713 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 78,143 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 78,058 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 67,877 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 67,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 59,096 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 41,459 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 37,346 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 37,346 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 WHF is a 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AY09 WHF, 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 WHF registered?

AY09 WHF is a 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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The MOT history for AY09 WHF shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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