BF08 ECV

2008 SUZUKI — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
SUZUKI
Year
2008
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
GREY
Engine
1586 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
8 March 2027 (267 days away)
Last recorded mileage
35,541 mi

AI verdict AVOID 39/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2008 Suzuki has 20 MOT tests on record with a 80% pass rate and 35,541 miles. The MOT history shows recurring failures and advisories, including a major engine failure, which is a major red flag for a vehicle of this age.

The vehicle shows suspiciously low mileage before Nov 2020 (223 mi/yr equivalent) and again before Nov 2021 (145 mi/yr equivalent), followed by a significant drop in usage, raising odometer fraud concerns.

Things to check

  • Major Engine/Oil failure recorded on 2014-02-26, a critical defect for a 3.0L petrol engine.
  • Recurring Emissions advisories across 5 tests (2019, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025) indicate a persistent underlying issue.
  • Recurring Suspension advisories across 4 tests (2023, 2024, 2025, 2026) suggest ongoing wear and potential neglect.
  • Recurring Brake disc and pad advisories across 2 tests (2026) indicate imminent replacement needs.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2027-03-08, providing immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
  • No recent MOT failures or dangerous defects recorded in the last 12 months.
  • Consistent, albeit low, annual mileage trajectory since 2018, suggesting regular use.

Mileage history

Feb 2011: 35,541 mi PASSFeb 2012: 45,862 mi PASSFeb 2013: 55,292 mi PASSFeb 2014: 59,829 mi PASSFeb 2015: 64,860 mi PASSNov 2015: 68,425 mi PASSNov 2016: 71,210 mi PASSNov 2017: 74,632 mi PASSNov 2018: 82,090 mi PASSNov 2019: 83,247 mi PASSNov 2020: 83,482 mi PASSNov 2021: 83,619 mi FAILNov 2021: 83,621 mi PASSFeb 2023: 92,910 mi FAILMar 2023: 92,939 mi PASSFeb 2024: 97,085 mi FAILMar 2024: 97,089 mi PASSFeb 2025: 98,876 mi PASSMar 2026: 99,788 mi FAILMar 2026: 99,798 mi PASS100k68k36kFeb 2011Mar 2026

MOT test history — 16/20 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Feb 2011 PASS 35,541 mi None recorded
Feb 2012 PASS 45,862 mi None recorded
Feb 2013 PASS 55,292 mi None recorded
Feb 2014 PASS 59,829 mi None recorded
Feb 2015 PASS 64,860 mi None recorded
Nov 2015 PASS 68,425 mi None recorded
Nov 2016 PASS 71,210 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nov 2017 PASS 74,632 mi None recorded
Nov 2018 PASS 82,090 mi None recorded
Nov 2019 PASS 83,247 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MINOR Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nov 2020 PASS 83,482 mi None recorded
Nov 2021 FAIL 83,619 mi
MAJOR Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp only works with lights off (4.3.3 (b))
MAJOR Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Nov 2021 PASS 83,621 mi None recorded
Feb 2023 FAIL 92,910 mi
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MAJOR Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp interacting with rear side light (4.3.3 (b))
MAJOR Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MINOR Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))
Mar 2023 PASS 92,939 mi None recorded
Feb 2024 FAIL 97,085 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Stop lamp(s) not working BOTH (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Mar 2024 PASS 97,089 mi
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Feb 2025 PASS 98,876 mi
ADVISORY Underside of vehicle dirty
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust mounting defective Detached (6.1.2 (a))
Mar 2026 FAIL 99,788 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid aim issue and partially blocked (3.5 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY rear wiper blade missing arm still there
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Mar 2026 PASS 99,798 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BF08 ECV, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.