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PN59 DOJ

2009 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,054 mi
Last recorded116,054 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Vitara65,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN59 DOJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 116,054 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 3 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 113,793 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 113,792 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 111,430 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 111,430 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 108,543 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 108,541 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 106,029 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 103,966 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 101,764 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 62,043 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 57,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 50,640 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 50,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2015
Fail 4 Sep 2015

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 36,167 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 29,340 miles

emissions to clean to be read

Pass 5 Sep 2012 22,320 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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PN59 DOJ is a 2009 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PN59 DOJ, 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 PN59 DOJ registered?

PN59 DOJ is a 2009 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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