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FM08 AZL

2008 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,634 mi
Last recorded74,634 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Vitara63,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 AZL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 74,634 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2026 74,614 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Feb 2025 70,323 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 64,270 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2024 64,199 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 58,275 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 57,869 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 56,728 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 54,724 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 52,003 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 48,204 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 43,783 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 39,695 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 36,075 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 31,914 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 28,119 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 24,059 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 19,971 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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FM08 AZL is a 2008 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FM08 AZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FM08 AZL?

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What year was FM08 AZL registered?

FM08 AZL is a 2008 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is FM08 AZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM08 AZL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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