2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara · 6,464 MOT tests
2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara reliability
2009 Suzuki Grand Vitaras fail 34.3% of first MOT tests, 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 14 Grand Vitara years (6,464 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Grand Vitaras: 37.4%)
- 34.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Grand Vitaras: 37.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 13% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 86,331
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,464
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- 2010 cars: 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 1.5% of tests fail here (12% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 54% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics17.8%
- Suspension10.4%
- Brakes10.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.4%
- Body, chassis and structure4.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.8%
- Tyres3.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 5.48%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 4.1%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.91%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.4%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 2.23%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.87%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (16.27%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.74%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (11.73%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.71%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.17%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (7.49%)
Other years
Every Suzuki Grand Vitara year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara reliable?
2009 Suzuki Grand Vitaras fail 34.3% of first MOT tests, 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 14 Grand Vitara years (6,464 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (5.48% of tests), stop lamp not working (4.1% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.91% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara shows 86,331 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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