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AO08 GRZ

2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,970 mi
Last recorded117,970 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara63,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 GRZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 117,970 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 117,963 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 114,530 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 110,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded advise Wheel ach brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 104,704 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Back box hanger is broken NSR (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 96,318 miles

Corrosion to most exhaust hangers

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 96,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Corrosion to most exhaust hangers

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 89,395 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 89,391 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 81,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 76,725 miles

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

both headlights fading

Fail 10 Dec 2018 76,725 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

both headlights fading

Pass 5 Dec 2017 66,095 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 57,343 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 47,571 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2014 38,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 29,731 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 22,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front disc coroded

Pass 12 Dec 2011 15,241 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 12,900 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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AO08 GRZ is a 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO08 GRZ, 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 AO08 GRZ registered?

AO08 GRZ is a 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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