2020 Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.9L Diesel · RL07 NCE

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status, showing an improving trend after a period of instability. The most recent test on 27 January 2025 at 113,619 miles resulted in a clean pass, indicating that the owner successfully addressed previous issues. While the history shows a pattern of failing just prior to a pass, the clean sheet from the latest MOT suggests that the vehicle is currently in a mechanically stable state regarding its safety equipment. The mileage profile reflects high usage for a six-year-old 2020 Grand Vitara, averaging nearly 19,000 miles per annum. This intensity suggests consistent motorway use, which often places less strain on the clutch than short-city driving. There is a significant jump in mileage between the November 2022 test and the December 2023 test, where the vehicle covered over 5,400 miles in just thirteen months. This high rate of accumulation typically correlates with accelerated degradation of suspension bushes, shock absorbers, and drivetrain components compared to lower-mile counterparts. A buyer should prioritize a physical inspection of the lower suspension and braking system, given the high-mileage context and the recurring failures in late 2022 and late 2023. Although the record does not list specific defects for those failures, the frequency of failing just days before a pass suggests reactive maintenance of items reaching their service limit. Check for signs of uneven wear on brake discs or perished rubber control arm bushings, as the 113,000-mile mark is a common threshold where these components require replacement.