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AO08 KWD

2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,456 mi
Last recorded108,456 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara63,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 KWD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 108,456 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to gear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 101,440 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 101,440 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 95,023 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 87,700 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 78,135 miles

Offside Front Inner disc face lightly scored

Fail 14 Apr 2016 78,133 miles

Offside Front front brake binding n/s/f also hanging on (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Inner disc face lightly scored

Pass 22 Apr 2015 63,568 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 63,568 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 51,232 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 41,531 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 32,810 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 23,939 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 KWD is a 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AO08 KWD, 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 KWD registered?

AO08 KWD is a 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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