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DE08 EJL

2008 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,918 mi
Last recorded80,918 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Vitara63,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 EJL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 80,918 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush is spliting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rattle front poss belt pulley area

Pass 3 Apr 2023 77,692 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 74,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 70,185 miles

Offside Rear tyre is perished

Pass 14 Apr 2020 67,958 miles

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

Rear exhaust is corroded badly

Pass 28 Mar 2019 64,523 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 60,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake slight bind

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

Rear exhaust badly corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2017 56,004 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 51,833 miles

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

Front both sides brake discs slightly deteriorated

rotational noise on engine

under side brake pipes slightly corroded / deteriorated

Fail 21 Mar 2016 51,823 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front both sides brake discs slightly deteriorated

long travel on foot brake

under side brake pipes slightly corroded / deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2015 47,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2014 42,526 miles

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Mar 2013 37,712 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 37,712 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2012 32,290 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 27,105 miles

Under tray fitted

cut in n/s/r tyre wall

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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DE08 EJL is a 2008 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DE08 EJL, 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 DE08 EJL registered?

DE08 EJL is a 2008 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is DE08 EJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE08 EJL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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