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AO08 SXU

2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Beige Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

99,644 mi
Last recorded99,644 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara63,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 SXU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 99,644 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 99,632 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 98,399 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2025 98,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 96,670 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 93,225 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 91,029 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 88,797 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Mar 2021 88,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 85,635 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 85,634 miles

Service brake excessively binding BOTH FRONT (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2019 80,850 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 5 Feb 2019 80,850 miles

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 17 May 2018 71,954 miles

Engine light on

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

Pass 3 May 2017 56,785 miles

Front Tyres cracked due to age(BOTH)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test folded and strapped (rear belts not checked) ()

Slight bind on both front brake calipers

Pass 6 May 2016 45,512 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 44,835 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 44,835 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 37,147 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 37,147 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 32,354 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 30,897 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Pass 2 May 2012 24,276 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 19,241 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 SXU is a 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Beige with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SXU, 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 SXU registered?

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

Is AO08 SXU safe to buy?

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