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AM58 UWS

2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

77,535 mi
Last recorded77,535 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara63,243 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM58 UWS
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2025 77,535 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 75,917 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle / sub frame has corrosion

Rear suspension corroded

front suspension and steering components have corrosion

o/s/r + n/s/r chassis areas corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2023 75,810 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 75,217 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 73,438 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear mounting bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear all suspension components corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2020 70,626 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 70,626 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 68,284 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 68,284 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 63,160 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 58,571 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 44,263 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 44,263 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 31,153 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 29,159 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 26,343 miles

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)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 26,343 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 23,688 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front brake discs slightly corroded on inside faces

Pass 8 Dec 2011 17,929 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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AM58 UWS is a 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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 AM58 UWS, 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 AM58 UWS registered?

AM58 UWS is a 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 17 December 2008.

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