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A20 SJO

2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

68,685 mi
Last recorded68,685 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara50,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 SJO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 68,685 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 68,415 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 68,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 68,206 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 65,658 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 65,636 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 63,296 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 63,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front corroded on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 51,200 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 40,535 miles

1/2 Litre engine oil added for emissions test.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 23 Nov 2019 40,535 miles

1/2 Litre engine oil added for emissions test.

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 28,545 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 21,480 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 15,538 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 9,410 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 SJO is a 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 50,122 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SJO, 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 14 years old, this Suzuki Grand Vitara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A20 SJO registered?

A20 SJO is a 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 24 December 2012.

Is A20 SJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 SJO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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