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A20 JGS

2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,377 mi
Last recorded98,377 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara72,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 JGS
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 98,377 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 98,252 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 95,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 93,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 91,214 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 87,185 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 82,438 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 76,991 miles

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 71,487 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 71,300 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 66,286 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 61,446 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 57,544 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 54,035 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 52,490 miles

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 28 Mar 2013 52,490 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Mar 2012 47,327 miles

nearside front and both rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Mar 2011 42,034 miles

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 24 Mar 2010 38,765 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cracking slightly

Pass 23 Mar 2009 35,042 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cracking slightly

Fail 23 Mar 2009 35,038 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cracking slightly

Pass 29 Mar 2008 30,541 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 55,616 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 14,321 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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A20 JGS is a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 72,950 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 A20 JGS, 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 25 years old, this Suzuki Grand Vitara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A20 JGS registered?

A20 JGS is a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 22 September 2001.

Is A20 JGS safe to buy?

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