CarVerify

Free Car Check

MF09 MJY

2009 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,545 mi
Last recorded88,545 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Vitara65,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF09 MJY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 88,545 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 85,673 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 85,136 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 85,136 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 84,816 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 84,415 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 84,415 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 82,886 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 81,193 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive gear box rearmost seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 79,305 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 75,360 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 75,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 69,905 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 69,905 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 64,511 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 60,241 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 56,419 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 45,335 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 34,989 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 26,110 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
Full Suzuki Vitara reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MF09 MJY is a 2009 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MF09 MJY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MF09 MJY?

You can check the full history of MF09 MJY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MF09 MJY registered?

MF09 MJY is a 2009 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 12 March 2009.

Is MF09 MJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF09 MJY shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MF09 MJY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MF09 MJY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.