2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.9L Diesel · FG08 POU
2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara (1.9L, diesel). First registered 27 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 148,624 miles. MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,624 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FG08 POU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2026
- 148,624 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FG08 POU 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 (FG08 POU) between June 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced excess corrosion, o/s/r in”; “Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone inner, rear bush worn and separated (5.3.4 (a) ”; “Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone inner, rear bush worn and separated (5.3.4 (a)”.
FG08 POU Mileage History
- 21/06/2024141,977 mi
- 16/07/2025145,012 mi+3,035 mi
- 16/07/2025145,012 mi
- 12/08/2026148,624 mi+3,612 mi
- 13/08/2026148,624 mi
Average of roughly 3,100 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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