2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.6L Petrol · SA09 UCR
2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 119,934 miles. MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,934 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA09 UCR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/04/2026
- 119,934 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA09 UCR 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 (SA09 UCR) between January 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 April 2026 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: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle 45% - Offside lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
SA09 UCR Mileage History
- 25/01/2024108,014 mi
- 16/02/2024108,017 mi+3 mi
- 27/01/2025112,242 mi+4,225 mi
- 25/02/2025112,302 mi+60 mi
- 18/04/2026119,934 mi+7,632 mi
Average of roughly 5,350 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Suzuki Suzuki Grand Vitara (Mk3/JT)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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