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AO08 VLJ

2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Beige Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,310 mi
Last recorded73,310 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara63,243 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 73,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox diff slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 73,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox diff slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 67,832 miles

Front anti-roll bar mounting "D" bushes worn.

Fail 27 Sep 2024 67,830 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front anti-roll bar mounting "D" bushes worn.

Pass 25 Aug 2023 59,075 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 59,073 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 53,044 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 47,533 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 42,521 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 40,395 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 39,629 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 35,276 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 29,326 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 23,930 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 21,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 18,083 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 13,931 miles

Front brake discs inner face corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2011 9,802 miles

front brake discs pitted on inner face

front wiper blades split

rear wiper blade split

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 VLJ is a 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Beige with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VLJ, 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 VLJ registered?

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

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