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EA08 AUE

2008 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,714 mi
Last recorded100,714 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Vitara63,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 AUE
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 100,714 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 100,714 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 90,598 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 82,098 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 82,098 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 74,868 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 65,255 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 63,800 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 55,219 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 55,219 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 51,137 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 51,137 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 45,648 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 44,584 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 41,115 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 41,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 36,679 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 32,733 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 28,409 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 24,508 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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EA08 AUE is a 2008 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EA08 AUE, 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 EA08 AUE registered?

EA08 AUE is a 2008 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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