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Suzuki Grand Vitara YC09ZVD — MOT history, mileage and tax

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GB YC09ZVD

2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara

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At a glance

This grey 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara has passed 10 of its 15 first-attempt MOT tests; 2009 Grand Vitaras tested in 2025 passed 63.5% of first attempts. Its most recent test, on 20 July 2026, was a pass at retest, 2 days after a fail for front corrosion and rear corrosion. Mileage of 85,515 is inside the middle half of 2009 Grand Vitaras tested in 2025.

Year
2009
Fuel
Petrol
Colour
Grey
Engine
1995cc
CO2
208 g/km
Euro status
—

1 Vehicle identity

Registration
YC09ZVD
Make
Suzuki
Model
Grand Vitara
Year
2009
First registered
23 May 2009
Fuel
Petrol
Engine
1995cc
Colour
Grey
CO2
208 g/km
Euro status
—
Marked for export
No
Wheel plan
2 AXLE RIGID BODY
Type approval
M1
V5C issued
27 Mar 2024
Vehicle age
17 yr 5 mo
Registration area
Leeds

CO2 band: K — 208 g/km

A 0–100 g/km
£20/yr
B 101–110 g/km
£20/yr
C 111–120 g/km
£35/yr
D 121–130 g/km
£170/yr
E 131–140 g/km
£200/yr
F 141–150 g/km
£225/yr
G 151–165 g/km
£275/yr
H 166–175 g/km
£325/yr
I 176–185 g/km
£360/yr
J 186–200 g/km
£410/yr
K 201–225 g/km
£445/yr
L 226–255 g/km
£760/yr
M Over 255 g/km
£790/yr

Rates for cars first registered between 1 March 2001 and 31 March 2017, single 12-month payment, correct as at April 2026. Check the current figures on GOV.UK.

2 Tax, MOT & ULEZ

Tax status
Untaxed (as at 20 Aug 2026)
Tax due
29 Jul 2026
Annual road tax
£445/yr (Band K)
MOT status
Valid (as at 20 Aug 2026)
MOT expiry
19 Jul 2027
ULEZ / Clean Air Zone
Compliance not verified
Outstanding recall
Not known
First used date
23 May 2009
Manufacture date
23 May 2009

3 What this car’s MOT record points to

Read from the last two years of this car's own test record, grouped by area. Each line quotes what the tester wrote and the date of the test.

Critical

Brakes

Major item, 18 Jul 2026: Nearside Front Brake valve leaking caliper. The car passed a test on 20 Jul 2026.

Advisory, 20 Jul 2026: Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material. Recorded at 2 tests.

Advisory, 18 Jul 2026: Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material. Recorded at 2 tests.

Advisory, 14 Jun 2025: Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened. Recorded at 2 tests.

1 more in the full MOT history below.

Typical UK garage price for brake pad replacement: £100–£300. Typical UK garage prices for each job, from published UK repair-cost guides, checked September 2026; not a quote.

Critical

Suspension & steering

Major item, 18 Jul 2026: Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened. The car passed a test on 20 Jul 2026.

Major item, 18 Jul 2026: Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened. The car passed a test on 20 Jul 2026.

Major item, 18 Jul 2026: Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn. The car passed a test on 20 Jul 2026.

Advisory, 14 Jun 2025: Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play. Recorded at 2 tests.

5 more in the full MOT history below.

Typical UK garage price for coil spring replacement: £175–£400. Typical UK garage prices for each job, from published UK repair-cost guides, checked September 2026; not a quote.

Critical

Exhaust & emissions

Major item, 18 Jul 2026: Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b)). The car passed a test on 20 Jul 2026.

Critical

Structure & corrosion

Major item, 18 Jul 2026: Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill. The car passed a test on 20 Jul 2026.

Major item, 18 Jul 2026: Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill. The car passed a test on 20 Jul 2026.

Major item, 18 Jul 2026: Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis. The car passed a test on 20 Jul 2026.

Major item, 13 Jun 2025: Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill. The car passed a retest the same day.

8 more in the full MOT history below.

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Other

Advisory, 20 Jul 2026: underbody undersealed.

Advisory, 14 Jun 2025: under sealed.

No recent issue

Tyres, Lamps & visibility, Engine – oil

Nothing recorded against these in the last two years of tests.

Tyres: last recorded 18 May 2016 (advisory), outside the two-year window. Lamps & visibility: last recorded 6 Jun 2024 (item fixed during the test), outside the two-year window.

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4 How it compares with other 2009 Grand Vitaras

Against every Suzuki Grand Vitara first used in 2009 and tested in Great Britain in the 2025 test year (1,541 first-attempt tests) — the most recent full year available.

MeasureThis carTypical 2009 Grand VitaraWhat it means
Pass rate, first attempts10 of 15 (67%)63.5% in 2025Higher than the group figure
Fails, first attempts3 of 1528.6% of first testsLower than the group figure
Fixed during the test (PRS)27.8% of first tests2 on this record
Mileage at its latest test (20 Jul 2026)85,515 miles90,263 (middle half 71,539–111,627)Inside the middle half; not an outlier
Clean passes (no advisories)4 of 1521.1% of first testsHigher than the group figure

"Typical" is every Suzuki Grand Vitara first used in 2009, any fuel or use — not adjusted for mileage. This car's figures are from its own record only. A first attempt is any test not within 10 days after a failed test of this car. A first attempt whose faults were all put right during the test counts as fixed during the test (PRS), not as a fail, as in DVSA's figures.

Check before you buy — for this car

  1. On this carBrakes. major item, advisory recorded in the last two years (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026). Worth looking at the discs and pads through the wheel spokes for scoring and a worn lip, and noticing on a test drive whether the car pulls to one side or the pedal feels long.
  2. On this carSuspension & steering. major item, advisory recorded in the last two years (2024, 2025, 2026). Worth looking behind each wheel with a torch at the coil springs and bushes, and listening for knocks over bumps on a test drive.
  3. On this carExhaust & emissions. major item recorded in the last two years (2016, 2026). Worth checking that the engine warning light goes out after starting, and noticing any smoke from the exhaust.
  4. On this carStructure & corrosion. major item, advisory recorded in the last two years (2024, 2025, 2026). Worth looking underneath with a torch at the sills, floor and mountings for corrosion.
  5. On this carOther. advisory recorded in the last two years (2014, 2018, 2022, 2025, 2026). Worth asking the seller about this item and having it looked at during an inspection.
  6. Nothing recentLamps & visibility. A top failure area for 2009 Grand Vitaras. Recorded on this car in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2024, nothing in the last two years. Worth asking someone to watch while you work every lamp and indicator, and checking the wipers clear the screen cleanly.

This car vs what 2009 Grand Vitaras usually fail on

Position lamp: not working20.5%this car: lamps & visibility items recorded 2013, 2014, 2015, 2024
Stop lamp: not working13.0%this car: lamps & visibility items recorded 2013, 2014, 2015, 2024
Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength10.5%this car: suspension & steering items recorded 2024, 2025, 2026
Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect8.7%this car: lamps & visibility items recorded 2013, 2014, 2015, 2024
Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively7.5%this car: lamps & visibility items recorded 2013, 2014, 2015, 2024

Bars: share of 2009 Grand Vitara first tests that did not pass first time in 2025 carrying each item, in DVSA's wording. Right-hand note: what this car's own record shows in that area.

Mileage position

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5 MOT history

Tests passed15 of 20
Tests failed5
Plate changesNone
Record sourceGreat Britain (DVSA)
Avg mileage/year4,984 mi
Pass rate75%
First mileage14,870 mi (as at 17 May 2012)
Last mileage85,515 mi (as at 20 Jul 2026)
Years on record14.2 yr
Colour at last MOTGrey

Test history

Pass 20 Jul 2026 85,515 mi Expiry 19 Jul 2027
  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded Advisory
  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) Advisory
  • underbody undersealed Advisory
  • Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (d) (i)) Advisory
Fail 18 Jul 2026 85,512 mi
  • Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Major — failed
  • Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Major — failed
  • Nearside Front Brake valve leaking caliper (1.1.7 (d) (i)) Major — failed
  • Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b)) Major — failed
  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Major — failed
  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded Advisory
  • Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Major — failed
  • Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Major — failed
  • Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Major — failed
  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) Advisory
Pass 14 Jun 2025 68,372 mi Expiry 16 Jun 2026
  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Advisory
  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded Advisory
  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Advisory
  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Advisory
  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Advisory
  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Advisory
  • under sealed Advisory
Fail 13 Jun 2025 68,368 mi
  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Advisory
  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded Advisory
  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Advisory
  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Advisory
  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Advisory
  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Advisory
  • Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Major — failed
  • Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Major — failed
Pass 6 Jun 2024 59,085 mi Expiry 16 Jun 2025
  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) Advisory
  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded Advisory
  • shock absorber corroded nearside front Advisory
  • general corrosion to underside Advisory
Fail 6 Jun 2024 59,085 mi
  • Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Fixed during test
  • Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Fixed during test
  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) Advisory
  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded Advisory
  • shock absorber corroded nearside front Advisory
  • general corrosion to underside Advisory
Pass 27 May 2023 54,735 mi Expiry 16 Jun 2024

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Pass 28 May 2022 51,335 mi Expiry 16 Jun 2023
  • Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Advisory
  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) Advisory
Pass 20 May 2021 47,405 mi Expiry 16 Jun 2022
  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) Advisory
  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) Advisory
  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at end (1.1.11 (c)) Advisory
  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at end (1.1.11 (c)) Advisory
Pass 17 Jun 2020 44,130 mi Expiry 16 Jun 2021
  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) Advisory
  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) Advisory
  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Advisory
  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Advisory
Pass 9 May 2019 40,470 mi Expiry 23 Nov 2020

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Fail 7 May 2019 40,470 mi
  • Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Major — failed
  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Major — failed
Pass 23 May 2018 36,431 mi Expiry 23 May 2019
  • Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Advisory
  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) Advisory
  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) Advisory
  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) Advisory
Pass 18 May 2017 33,062 mi Expiry 23 May 2018
  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) Advisory
  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at end (3.6.B.2c) Advisory
Pass 18 May 2016 29,597 mi Expiry 23 May 2017
  • front exhaust mounting corroded Advisory
  • rear tyres cracked on side walls Advisory
  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) Advisory
  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) Advisory
  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c) Advisory
Fail 18 May 2016 29,597 mi
  • Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2) Fixed during test
  • front exhaust mounting corroded Advisory
  • rear tyres cracked on side walls Advisory
  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) Advisory
  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) Advisory
  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c) Advisory
Pass 22 May 2015 26,111 mi Expiry 23 May 2016
  • Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) Advisory
  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test Tester note
Pass 16 May 2014 22,317 mi Expiry 23 May 2015
  • Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Tester note
  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test Tester note
Pass 17 May 2013 18,891 mi Expiry 23 May 2014
  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test Tester note
Pass 17 May 2012 14,870 mi Expiry 23 May 2013
  • n/s/f tyre scrubbing on outer edge Tester note

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