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MW08 FHC

2008 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

75,520 mi
Last recorded75,520 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Vitara63,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 FHC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 75,520 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 75,520 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 69,034 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 68,921 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 64,078 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 63,924 miles

Central exhaust mount broken

Fail 4 Aug 2020 63,923 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Central exhaust mount broken

Pass 4 Jun 2019 63,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

O/S/F and both rear tyres deteriorating/cracking

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to under side of vehicle/under side components

Fail 4 Jun 2019 63,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

O/S/F and both rear tyres deteriorating/cracking

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

corrosion to under side of vehicle/under side components

Pass 22 Jun 2018 63,151 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 63,151 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 62,709 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 62,192 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 59,525 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2015 57,667 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2014 50,699 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 43,101 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2012 35,799 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 27,106 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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MW08 FHC is a 2008 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MW08 FHC, 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 MW08 FHC registered?

MW08 FHC is a 2008 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is MW08 FHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW08 FHC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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