2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0L Petrol · GL08 JHU
2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara (2.0L, petrol). First registered 04 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 97,415 miles. MOT expired on 12 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,415 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL08 JHU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/04/2026
- 97,415 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 21 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL08 JHU 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 (GL08 JHU) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction fault (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
GL08 JHU Mileage History
- 13/04/202489,904 mi
- 13/04/202489,904 mi
- 26/03/202593,739 mi+3,835 mi
- 26/03/202593,739 mi
- 11/04/202697,415 mi+3,676 mi
Average of roughly 3,769 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Suzuki Suzuki Grand Vitara (Mk3/JT)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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