2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara · 7,683 MOT tests
2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara reliability
2008 Suzuki Grand Vitaras fail 38.9% of first MOT tests, 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 14 Grand Vitara years (7,683 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Grand Vitaras: 37.4%)
- 38.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Grand Vitaras: 37.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 6% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 90,680
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,683
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- 2009 cars: 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 2.5% of tests fail here (45% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 38% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics19.1%
- Suspension13.9%
- Brakes10.3%
- Body, chassis and structure7.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.1%
- Tyres4.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 6.55%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 5.14%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 3.97%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 3.28%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.23%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.66%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (18.31%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.09%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (10%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (9.33%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (9.29%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.69%)
Other years
Every Suzuki Grand Vitara year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara reliable?
2008 Suzuki Grand Vitaras fail 38.9% of first MOT tests, 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 14 Grand Vitara years (7,683 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (6.55% of tests), stop lamp not working (5.14% of tests), suspension mounting area seriously corroded (3.97% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara shows 90,680 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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