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AO08 LNV

2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

89,973 mi
Last recorded89,973 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara63,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 89,973 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 89,973 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 86,072 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill not structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 86,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 83,240 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 80,454 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 77,416 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 74,836 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 72,284 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 72,282 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 68,109 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded showing signs of corrosion ()

Nearside Rear fuel pipe showing signs of corrosion

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 63,776 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 63,776 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 59,147 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 59,147 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 54,461 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 54,461 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 48,941 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 48,941 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 42,305 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 35,652 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 30,397 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 24,290 miles

inner faces on both nearside and offside front discs are slightly corroded

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 LNV is a 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LNV, 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 LNV registered?

AO08 LNV is a 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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