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YH09 XDM

2009 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

53,217 mi
Last recorded53,217 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Vitara65,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 XDM
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 53,217 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General under body corrosion - age related

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 45,706 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 14 Aug 2023 44,030 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Underside pipes ()

Fail 8 Aug 2023 44,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe at caliper hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe from hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe at caliper hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe from hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Underside pipes ()

Pass 3 Feb 2022 42,687 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 39,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 39,643 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 30,943 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of offside front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres just on 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 25,990 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 20,301 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 15,973 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 14,419 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 13,996 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 13,996 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 13,576 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 9,405 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?

Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,330
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
108,223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,457
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,446
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,368
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 22,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,882
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YH09 XDM is a 2009 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2009 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 65,822 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Vitara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YH09 XDM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 17 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YH09 XDM registered?

YH09 XDM is a 2009 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 12 May 2009.

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