2014 Suzuki SX4 1.6L Petrol · CE14 LSX

A clean and uninterrupted MOT record across five consecutive annual tests, most recently passing on 10 March 2026 with no advisories or defects recorded, marks this 2014 Suzuki SX4 out as a notably well-maintained example in terms of statutory roadworthiness. The absence of any advisory notes throughout the entire testing history from 2022 through 2026 indicates that no tester has flagged wear items approaching the failure threshold, such as brake components nearing minimum thickness, tyres approaching the legal tread limit, exhaust integrity concerns, or corrosion affecting structural areas. For a vehicle now twelve years old, this consistency suggests either careful component replacement prior to test or genuinely slow wear progression, and the pattern is certainly reassuring for any prospective buyer evaluating mechanical condition. The recorded mileage of 61,804 miles against the vehicle's age equates to an average annual accumulation of approximately 5,150 miles, which is markedly low for a car of this vintage and substantially below the typical 7,000 to 9,000 miles per year expected of a privately used hatchback or crossover. This restrained usage figure has dual mechanical implications worth considering carefully. On the positive side, lower mileage generally translates to reduced wear on major drivetrain components, the clutch assembly, and friction materials throughout the braking system, meaning internal combustion components and transmission elements are unlikely to be heavily worn. Conversely, prolonged low usage can accelerate deterioration of certain items, particularly rubber and polymer components such as suspension bushes, drive shaft gaiters, and engine mounting rubbers, which tend to perish and crack through age and environmental exposure rather than mechanical wear. There are no significant mileage gaps or anomalies between test entries, confirming consistent annual usage rather than extended periods off the road. Given the entirely advisory-free history, there is no specific component flagged for targeted concern, but the buyer should still conduct a focused physical inspection on items commonly affected on low-mileage Suzuki SX4s of this generation. The front suspension setup uses lower wishbones with pressed-in bushes and separate anti-roll bar drop links, both of which can deteriorate with age even on lightly driven examples; during a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises transmitted through the steering over uneven surfaces, particularly over speed humps and potholes, which would indicate perished bushes or worn drop link ball joints. Check visually for any perishing or cracking on the rubber boots covering the drive shaft CV joints at both ends, as torn gaiters allow water ingress and rapid joint failure. The rear brake drum assemblies, if equipped, should be inspected for seized wheel cylinders or sticking handbrake mechanisms, which commonly develop during periods of light use where the brakes are not regularly and vigorously applied. Under bonnet, inspect for any signs of oil misting or seepage around the cam chain cover and the rear main seal area, as these are known wear points on the M16A petrol engine fitted to this model, and ensure the coolant expansion tank and associated hoses show no signs of brittleness or weeping. On the road, pay close attention to steering precision; any vagueness, pulling to one side under braking, or uneven tyre wear across the front pair could point to worn suspension geometry components not yet flagged at test. Verify that all electrical functions operate correctly, including the infotainment system, climate control, and central locking, as electrical gremlins on older Japanese vehicles often emerge independently of MOT testable items. Finally, examine the bodywork and underside for any surface corrosion, particularly around wheel arches, sills, and the exhaust mounting points, since the MOT record only captures corrosion severe enough to fail or warrant advisory attention, and earlier-stage rust may still be developing.