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BP57 JXB

2008 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,441 mi
Last recorded104,441 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Vitara63,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 JXB
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 104,441 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All, front and rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear inner are corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front inner large rubber bushes are cracked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

The body underside has general corrosion.

Fail 16 Dec 2024 104,441 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All, front and rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear inner are corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front inner large rubber bushes are cracked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

The body underside has general corrosion.

Pass 19 Dec 2023 94,643 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 94,641 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 83,264 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 83,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 78,809 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 75,944 miles

Nearside Front Outer Obvious accelerated wear to tyre shoulder

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT code: 0715 size: 225/65R17H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT code: 4115 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox drive-shaft seal weeping oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT code: 4115 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 74,137 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 72,270 miles

front brake pads and discs worn thin

Pass 29 Mar 2018 70,147 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 70,147 miles

Statutory seat belt missing n/s/r seat buckle stuck underneath seat and unable to remove (5.1.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 66,128 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 64,817 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 61,139 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 55,203 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 49,920 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 44,230 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 37,177 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 27,238 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?

Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,330
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
108,223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,457
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,446
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,368
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 22,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,882
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BP57 JXB is a 2008 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 63,924 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Vitara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BP57 JXB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BP57 JXB registered?

BP57 JXB is a 2008 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 19 January 2008.

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