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AO08 SYG

2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

89,752 mi
Last recorded89,752 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara63,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 89,752 miles

REAR DIFF BUSHES WORN

Under vehicle and components general corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2025 87,692 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Under vehicle and components general corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2023 83,940 miles

Under vehicle and components general corrosion.

Fail 10 Nov 2023 83,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Under vehicle and components general corrosion.

Pass 6 Oct 2022 80,328 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 80,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 78,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 73,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 73,953 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 69,951 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 69,951 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 66,245 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 58,878 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 52,868 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 45,861 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 39,419 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 33,416 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 28,285 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 21,500 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 SYG is a 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 SYG, 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 SYG registered?

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

Is AO08 SYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 SYG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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