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A14 MOD

2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Grey Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

80,967 mi
Last recorded80,967 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara63,243 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 MOD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 80,967 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Multiple Steering, Brake and Suspension components corroded

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 79,218 miles

Multiple suspension, brake and steering components corroded

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 77,341 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 77,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 75,653 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 72,865 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front sub-frame corroded + wishbones

rear sub-frame + rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2021 70,170 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust mountings pins corroded

front wishbones corroded

front+rear cross-members corroded

rear top arms corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2021 70,170 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust mountings pins corroded

front wishbones corroded

front+rear cross-members corroded

rear top arms corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2020 69,715 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 69,715 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 68,071 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 64,310 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 56,861 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 48,711 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 40,364 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 35,782 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 33,488 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 25,266 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 19,147 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 15,221 miles

front brake discs pitting

How Reliable is the Suzuki Grand Vitara?

Based on 1,025,634 MOT tests across 67,699 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,400
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
67,699
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23,442
Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,487
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,776
position lamp(s) not working 14,500
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11,293
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A14 MOD is a 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Grey with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 63,243 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Grand Vitara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23,442 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A14 MOD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Grand Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki Grand Vitara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A14 MOD registered?

A14 MOD is a 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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