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CU59 ZUD

2009 Suzuki Vitara

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

188,815 mi
Last recorded188,815 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Vitara65,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU59 ZUD
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 188,815 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 May 2025 113,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 113,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 172,177 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 165,439 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general corrosion rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 96,797 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 96,733 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 96,612 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 95,328 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 89,002 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 88,988 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Front 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 19 Jun 2019 83,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 83,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 79,777 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Side repeater lens damaged ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive inter cooler, seeping oil, core starting to deteriorate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

air conditioning condenser core starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Jun 2017 76,664 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

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

engine cover fitted

oil leak

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2016 68,226 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 61,263 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 53,812 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 45,276 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 45,272 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 34,434 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?

Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,330
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
108,223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,457
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,446
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,368
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 22,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,882
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CU59 ZUD is a 2009 Suzuki Vitara in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2009 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 65,822 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 Vitara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU59 ZUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 17 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CU59 ZUD registered?

CU59 ZUD is a 2009 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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