2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0L Petrol · SO08 DFX
2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 85,019 miles. MOT expired on 30 Aug 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,019 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO08 DFX Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/08/2025
- 85,019 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (44 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO08 DFX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara (SO08 DFX) between June 2011 and August 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (44 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 69 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: “Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be”; “Brake performance unable to be tested due to corrosion on the chassis near suspension (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SO08 DFX Mileage History
- 03/06/20119,650 mi
- 14/06/201212,622 mi+2,972 mi
- 14/06/201212,622 mi
- 07/06/201314,979 mi+2,357 mi
- 20/06/201417,816 mi+2,837 mi
- 15/06/201520,493 mi+2,677 mi
- 01/09/201521,200 mi+707 mi
- 15/08/201628,758 mi+7,558 mi
- 09/08/201736,012 mi+7,254 mi
- 09/08/201736,012 mi
- 09/08/201843,392 mi+7,380 mi
- 12/08/201950,027 mi+6,635 mi
- 13/08/201950,027 mi
- 18/08/202058,510 mi+8,483 mi
- 27/08/202166,226 mi+7,716 mi
- 16/08/202271,824 mi+5,598 mi
- 10/08/202378,220 mi+6,396 mi
- 14/08/202378,221 mi+1 mi
- 14/08/202482,814 mi+4,593 mi
- 14/08/202482,814 mi
- 19/08/202585,019 mi+2,205 mi
Average of roughly 5,303 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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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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