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500 MVA

2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Beige Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,436 mi
Last recorded58,436 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara63,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration500 MVA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 58,436 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 56,461 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 56,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 56,173 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 55,627 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

Pass 8 Nov 2021 55,223 miles

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all lowers greased (1.1.11 (c))

Lower under side extensively undersealed/waxoyled ,engine covers/undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 54,655 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 52,929 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 49,632 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 45,144 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 40,495 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 36,311 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 36,311 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 32,454 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 27,581 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 27,581 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 27,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 27,581 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 23,830 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 17,546 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 17,546 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 12,073 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Grand Vitara?

Based on 1,025,634 MOT tests across 67,699 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,400
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
67,699
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23,442
Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,487
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,776
position lamp(s) not working 14,500
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11,293
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500 MVA is a 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Beige with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 63,243 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Grand Vitara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23,442 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 500 MVA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Grand Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki Grand Vitara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 500 MVA registered?

500 MVA is a 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is 500 MVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 500 MVA shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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