2012 Suzuki SX4 1.6L Petrol · AO12 ACE

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on 18 September 2025 with 102,213 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, although the record reveals a pattern of immediate failure followed by a pass in the two most recent testing cycles. The fact that the vehicle failed and then passed on the same mileage suggests the owner is reactive, addressing faults only when prompted by the tester rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is consistent with a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,300 miles annually. Between the June 2023 test at 67,041 miles and the June 2024 test at 87,016 miles, the car covered 20,000 miles in a single year, indicating a period of unusually intensive use compared to its historical average. However, the subsequent interval of 15 months shows a return to more consistent usage, which typically limits mechanical wear on rubber components, suspension bushings, and fluid systems. While the most recent test showed no recorded advisories or defects, a buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of common Suzuki SX4 weak points. Given the age of the vehicle, specific attention should focus on structural integrity around the rear sills and wheel arches where corrosion often begins undetected. The inspector should also check for signs of binding brake calipers or worn coil springs, as the history does not explicitly confirm these areas were overhauled. Because the MOT history shows failures immediately before passes, the buyer should be prepared for potential immediate costs on consumables or minor components that are nearing the end of their functional life.