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AK08 GOE

2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,703 mi
Last recorded153,703 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara63,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 GOE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 153,703 miles

Both front seat belts slightly slow to retract

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 145,487 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seatbelt slow to recoil

Offside Front Seatbelt slow to recoil

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 145,485 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seatbelt slow to recoil

Offside Front Seatbelt slow to recoil

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 135,722 miles

Nearside Front seat belt slow to recoil

Offside Front seat belt slow to recoil

Fail 27 Nov 2023 135,722 miles

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

Nearside Front seat belt slow to recoil

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

Offside Front seat belt slow to recoil

Pass 9 Dec 2022 126,265 miles

Offside Front seat belt slow to recoil

Pass 29 Nov 2021 115,523 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 115,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 105,386 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 105,386 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 95,655 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 84,650 miles

Offside Front Seatbelt Retracts Slowly

Fail 20 Nov 2018 84,650 miles

Offside Front Seatbelt Retracts Slowly

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 73,792 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 73,792 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 62,403 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 55,679 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 49,892 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 43,792 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 43,792 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 37,547 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 31,114 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 31,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 23,331 miles

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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AK08 GOE is a 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK08 GOE, 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 AK08 GOE registered?

AK08 GOE is a 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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