2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.9L Diesel · CV07 PWY

The 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara presents a stable and reassuring roadworthiness profile based on the available DVSA MOT records. The most recent test, conducted on 10 October 2022 at 102,421 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. This clean bill of health, combined with consistently clean passes in September 2020 at 86,589 miles and October 2021 at 94,915 miles, indicates a resolving or well-maintained trend rather than a worsening one. The two failed entries on 5 October 2022 and 2 October 2021 both show no defects recorded, suggesting these were likely administrative or pre-test submissions rather than mechanical failures. The maintenance trajectory is stable, with no recurring advisories or failures to flag systemic issues. The mileage pattern tells a specific story about this vehicle's use. Between the September 2020 test at 86,589 miles and the October 2021 test at 94,915 miles, the car covered 8,326 miles in roughly twelve months. However, from October 2021 to October 2022, the mileage increased by only 7,506 miles, and critically, the recorded mileage has remained static at 102,421 miles since the October 2022 pass. As of today, 18 June 2026, the vehicle has sat without a recorded MOT for nearly four years. For a nineteen-year-old vehicle averaging roughly 5,391 miles per year, this prolonged stationary period raises questions about whether the mileage reflects genuine light use or extended periods of inactivity. A static mileage reading over a four-year gap warrants careful physical inspection. Tyres may have developed flat spots or perished sidewalls from prolonged standing, and brake discs could exhibit surface corrosion or binding calipers despite the clean 2022 result. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers should be checked for deterioration, as rubber components degrade with age regardless of mileage. The exhaust system and underbody require close scrutiny for corrosion, particularly given the vehicle's age and potential for standing moisture accumulation. Fuel system integrity and fluid condition, including brake fluid hygroscopic absorption, should also be verified before any road use. Prospective buyers should treat this vehicle as untested since late 2022. A fresh MOT inspection or independent mechanical assessment is strongly advised before purchase, focusing on structural integrity beneath the car, brake system operation, and the condition of all consumable rubber and fluid components that degrade with time rather than use.