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AF08 XDA

2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

70,124 mi
Last recorded70,124 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara63,243 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 XDA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 70,124 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Diff/Subframe bush splitting but secure (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 70,124 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Diff/Subframe bush splitting but secure (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 66,417 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipes corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2024 63,343 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both - slight crack/perish in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 59,060 miles

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

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

Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 54,545 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 52,405 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 50,725 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 47,322 miles

all tyres low tread and perishing,

Pass 13 Mar 2018 45,527 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 42,130 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 37,157 miles

Cut to cords in N/S/F tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2015 32,117 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 27,379 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 22,666 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded inside faces

Pass 12 Mar 2012 17,462 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 12,128 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Grand Vitara?

Based on 1,025,634 MOT tests across 67,699 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,400
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
67,699
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23,442
Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,487
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,776
position lamp(s) not working 14,500
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11,293
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AF08 XDA is a 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 63,243 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Grand Vitara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23,442 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF08 XDA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Grand Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki Grand Vitara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF08 XDA registered?

AF08 XDA is a 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 24 March 2008.

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