2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.9L Diesel · FY09 VNN
2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara (1.9L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 171,854 miles. MOT expired on 22 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,854 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FY09 VNN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2024
- 171,854 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FY09 VNN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara (FY09 VNN) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both nearside and offside inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
FY09 VNN Mileage History
- 12/10/2022145,069 mi
- 09/10/2023158,120 mi+13,051 mi
- 10/10/2023158,120 mi
- 07/10/2024171,478 mi+13,358 mi
- 14/10/2024171,854 mi+376 mi
Average of roughly 13,350 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Suzuki Suzuki Grand Vitara (Mk3/JT)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Transfer Case or 4WD Engagement StiffnessModerate
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- Chassis Underbody CorrosionModerate
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