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BF09 JYJ

2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Grey Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,478 mi
Last recorded67,478 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara62,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 JYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc
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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 18 Feb 2026 67,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 66,740 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 64,885 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 62,642 miles

Nearside Rear bumper damaged.

Pass 9 Feb 2022 60,608 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 58,763 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 56,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 52,760 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 51,983 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 50,914 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 49,565 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 44,889 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 38,485 miles

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

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

Trailer socket missing at time of test

Pass 18 Mar 2013 33,349 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 28,684 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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BF09 JYJ is a 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Grey with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BF09 JYJ, 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 BF09 JYJ registered?

BF09 JYJ is a 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 23 May 2009.

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