2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.6L Petrol · SH56 UWM
2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2007. Recorded mileage 130,837 miles. MOT expired on 18 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,837 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH56 UWM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2023
- 130,837 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH56 UWM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara (SH56 UWM) between July 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 April 2023 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: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt i”; “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened has hole under where spring sits (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
SH56 UWM Mileage History
- 29/07/2022128,006 mi
- 08/08/2022128,016 mi+10 mi
- 19/04/2023130,836 mi+2,820 mi
- 20/04/2023130,837 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,898 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Suzuki Suzuki Grand Vitara (Mk3/JT)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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