2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0L Petrol · DP08 DOG
2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 56,108 miles. MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,108 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DP08 DOG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2025
- 56,108 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DP08 DOG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara (DP08 DOG) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm likely to fail that coil spring sits in (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
DP08 DOG Mileage History
- 23/08/202246,246 mi
- 09/08/202349,178 mi+2,932 mi
- 20/08/202451,818 mi+2,640 mi
- 28/08/202556,099 mi+4,281 mi
- 17/09/202556,108 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 3,213 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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