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AO08 LTA

2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,784 mi
Last recorded115,784 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara63,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 LTA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 115,784 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 105,931 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 105,926 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid reservoir MT (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 99,981 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit-Replace soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 95,265 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 92,899 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 92,899 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 88,524 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 85,534 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 85,534 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 79,772 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 75,976 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jan 2016 70,910 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 70,910 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 63,521 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 53,292 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 53,292 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 41,131 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 36,819 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 36,750 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 36,750 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

alternator belt tensioner squeeking

front pads 75-80% worn and discs lipped

rear washer not working

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 LTA is a 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LTA, 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 LTA registered?

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

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