2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.6L Petrol · SL08 WRZ
2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 100,485 miles. MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,485 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SL08 WRZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2026
- 100,485 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SL08 WRZ Mileage History
- 05/08/202491,941 mi
- 04/08/2025100,035 mi+8,094 mi
- 13/08/2025100,035 mi
- 17/08/2026100,485 mi+450 mi
- 19/08/2026100,485 mi
Average of roughly 4,195 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SL08 WRZ 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 (SL08 WRZ) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 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 (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
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