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ALZ 4701

2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

80,145 mi
Last recorded80,145 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara63,243 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 4701
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 80,145 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 73,318 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 67,254 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 62,880 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 59,593 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 55,136 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts & o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 50,953 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 50,934 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 45,829 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 37,650 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 31,665 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 24,334 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 19,114 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 13,944 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 11,383 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

front inner face of the disc corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2011 8,817 miles

front disc corroded on inner faces.

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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ALZ 4701 is a 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 ALZ 4701, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ALZ 4701?

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What year was ALZ 4701 registered?

ALZ 4701 is a 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is ALZ 4701 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALZ 4701 shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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