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Suzuki Grand Vitara

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LR09 RFFMOT history

LR09 RFF is a grey petrol Suzuki Grand Vitara first used on 30 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 1 Dec 2023 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 106,290 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2023.

LR09 RFF grey Suzuki Grand – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Dec 2023
Mileage
106,290 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2023
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,719 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 RFF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Grand Vitara
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR09 RFF was last recorded at 106,290 miles on 6 Dec 2023, 16,194 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,096 miles · 2 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
16,194 miles
Average per year
6,719 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 106,290 miles
  • 2022 – 90,096 miles
  • 2021 – 86,641 miles
  • 2020 – 83,402 miles
  • 2019 – 79,360 miles
  • 2018 – 72,395 miles
  • 2017 – 66,332 miles
  • 2016 – 61,018 miles
  • 2015 – 55,307 miles
  • 2014 – 48,229 miles
  • 2013 – 42,839 miles
  • 2012 – 27,599 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail106,290 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed coolant leak risk of over heating engine (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 20 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail106,290 miles (+16,194)1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,290 miles
    Test number
    388411274862
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed coolant leak risk of over heating engine (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass90,096 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    90,096 miles
    Test number
    380664038123
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  3. Fail90,096 miles (+3,455)3 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,096 miles
    Test number
    657549020929
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  4. Pass86,641 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    86,641 miles
    Test number
    355456065793
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  5. Fail86,641 miles (+3,239)5 major1 repaired1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,641 miles
    Test number
    966600627558
    • MajorElectrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected towbar wiring (4.11 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorTowbar with an unsafe modification to secondary components (6.1.6 (g) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  6. Pass83,402 miles (+4,042)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    83,402 miles
    Test number
    238450468785
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  7. Pass79,360 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,360 miles
    Test number
    446855276858
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  8. Fail79,359 miles (+6,964)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,359 miles
    Test number
    343320839289
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear - rear section (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  9. Pass72,395 miles (+6,063)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    72,395 miles
    Test number
    282365464697
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - rear section (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass66,332 miles (+5,314)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    66,332 miles
    Test number
    480157851816
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass61,018 miles (+5,711)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    61,018 miles
    Test number
    263933228552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,307 miles (+7,078)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    55,307 miles
    Test number
    621295097948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,229 miles (+5,390)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    48,229 miles
    Test number
    999353504366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,839 miles (+9,610)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    42,839 miles
    Test number
    686560313345
    • NoteAll tyres perished

  15. Pass33,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    33,229 miles
    Test number
    189971513417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail33,229 miles (+5,630)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,229 miles
    Test number
    989229303009
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass27,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    27,599 miles
    Test number
    195900982483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail27,599 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,599 miles
    Test number
    327650282098
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about LR09 RFF

Does LR09 RFF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR09 RFF expired on 1 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR09 RFF?
The MOT on LR09 RFF expired on 1 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR09 RFF done?
LR09 RFF was recorded at 106,290 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2023, an average of 6,719 miles a year.
Has LR09 RFF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 RFF has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LR09 RFF ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LR09 RFF find?
LR09 RFF failed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 7 major defects and 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached; emissions unable to be completed coolant leak risk of over heating engine; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction, and 6 more.

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