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AU08 ULT

2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Beige Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,652 mi
Last recorded103,652 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara63,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 ULT
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 103,652 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 103,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 101,642 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 101,642 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 100,770 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases badly corroded on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 100,770 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases badly corroded on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 95,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 88,759 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 88,759 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 82,746 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 82,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 77,577 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 71,320 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 64,229 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2015 54,268 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 45,164 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2013 38,225 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 31,178 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 22,411 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 22,411 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 21,468 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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AU08 ULT is a 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Beige 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 AU08 ULT, 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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AU08 ULT is a 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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