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SH08 URC

2008 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,480 mi
Last recorded93,480 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Vitara63,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 URC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2025 93,480 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded all rears both o/s n/s and both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Exhaust system insecure and fouling body/chassis (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 84,140 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 84,140 miles

Position lamp not working both o/s n/s fronts new bulbs (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2023 74,659 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 74,659 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2022 66,179 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 55,730 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 55,727 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and offside front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 54,548 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 49,804 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 47,959 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 44,586 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 44,586 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2016 39,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 33,364 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 33,364 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 May 2014 28,347 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 24,269 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 21,093 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 21,093 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 16,372 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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SH08 URC is a 2008 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SH08 URC, 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 SH08 URC registered?

SH08 URC is a 2008 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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The MOT history for SH08 URC shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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