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AP08 ABU

2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,255 mi
Last recorded133,255 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara63,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 ABU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 133,255 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2025 133,237 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2025 133,218 miles

Fuel pipe leaking engine bay. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both. (4.1.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive p.a.s (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts,stones in cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt losing grease. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 126,651 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 125,362 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

pas fluid leak

Pass 29 Apr 2021 122,550 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Apr 2021 122,421 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Apr 2020 118,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 113,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Apr 2018 108,321 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 105,902 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 105,902 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 102,171 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2016 102,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 90,627 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 72,202 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 56,464 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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AP08 ABU is a 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AP08 ABU, 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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AP08 ABU is a 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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