2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.6L Petrol · LM08 EZN

The vehicle currently fails the MOT, and the most recent test on 2026-06-18 was recorded on 2025-11-27, placing the last valid inspection approximately 13,000 miles prior to the current date. This indicates a significant lapse in maintenance over the past two years, with the vehicle showing no evidence of a stabilizing trend in its mechanical condition; the failure to register in the most recent test suggests a worsening condition that has not yet resolved. The driving statistics confirm that the vehicle has accumulated roughly 7,420 miles per year, which is typical for its age but raises concerns regarding the quality of upkeep. The test dates show a clear gap between the 2025 and 2024 entries, with the 2024 failure occurring on 2024-11-18, while the 2025 test was on 2025-11-27, confirming that the vehicle has been in service for over two years without a valid MOT. The mileage accumulation is substantial, averaging approximately 7,420 miles annually, which aligns with the vehicle's age of roughly 18 years. While the total mileage is within the expected range for this age, the pattern of testing suggests that the vehicle has experienced rapid mileage growth or a lack of consistent maintenance. The test history reveals a distinct lack of data for the 2024-11-18 test, creating a significant gap between the 2025 and 2024 entries. This gap implies that the vehicle was likely driven for over two years without a valid MOT, a situation that is not acceptable for a used car. The 2025 test failure on 2025-11-27 shows that the vehicle has not been tested in the most recent period, reinforcing the conclusion that maintenance is not currently stable and is likely deteriorating. Given the recurring structural and mechanical issues, the buyer must inspect the vehicle for the specific faults flagged in the MOT record, including suspension bushes, brake discs, and structural corrosion. The 2025 test failure on 2025-11-27 indicates that the front brake disc is worn, pitted, or scored but not weakened, which is a serious indication of brake wear. The 2024-11-18 test failure on 2024-11-18 reveals a further critical issue: the front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover has no longer preventing dirt ingress, suggesting a structural failure in the suspension system. The 2024-11-20 test failure on 2024-11-20 confirms that the suspension arm pin or bush has worn, and the rear brake hose has slight corrosion to the ferrule, indicating that these components are not in good condition. A buyer must inspect the vehicle for the specific faults flagged in the MOT record, including suspension bushes, brake discs, and structural corrosion. The 2025 test failure on 2025-11-27 indicates that the front brake disc is worn, pitted, or scored but not weakened, which is a serious indication of brake wear. The 2024-11-18 test failure on 2024-11-18 reveals a further critical issue: the front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover has no longer preventing dirt ingress, suggesting a structural failure in the suspension system. The 2024-11-20 test failure on 2024-11-20 confirms that the suspension arm pin or bush has worn, and the rear brake hose has slight corrosion to the ferrule, indicating that these components are not in good condition.