2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.6L Petrol · FV08 PMU
2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 122,409 miles. MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,409 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FV08 PMU Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/09/2026
- 122,409 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (45 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV08 PMU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara (FV08 PMU) between June 2011 and September 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 28 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (45 issues), Lighting (26 issues), Brakes (23 issues), Bodywork (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 95 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
FV08 PMU Mileage History
- 06/06/201124,833 mi
- 18/05/201227,427 mi+2,594 mi
- 18/05/201227,430 mi+3 mi
- 11/06/201336,618 mi+9,188 mi
- 11/06/201336,618 mi
- 19/05/201444,683 mi+8,065 mi
- 19/05/201444,683 mi
- 01/05/201550,979 mi+6,296 mi
- 21/04/201658,901 mi+7,922 mi
- 04/04/201766,064 mi+7,163 mi
- 04/04/201766,064 mi
- 11/04/201871,655 mi+5,591 mi
- 06/11/201872,613 mi+958 mi
- 29/10/201981,222 mi+8,609 mi
- 21/10/202086,628 mi+5,406 mi
- 06/10/202190,394 mi+3,766 mi
- 06/10/202190,394 mi
- 04/09/202293,382 mi+2,988 mi
- 08/09/202293,382 mi
- 09/08/202396,469 mi+3,087 mi
- 10/08/202396,470 mi+1 mi
- 04/09/2024103,799 mi+7,329 mi
- 04/09/2024103,799 mi
- 24/09/2025112,138 mi+8,339 mi
- 24/09/2025112,138 mi
- 23/09/2026122,409 mi+10,271 mi
- 28/09/2026122,409 mi
Average of roughly 6,372 miles per year across 27 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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