2016 Suzuki SX4 1.6L Petrol · CP16 RLU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive vehicle care. While the most recent test in December 2025 at 51,991 miles passed, the tester noted a nearside rear brake disc with pitting and corrosion. This follows a trend of recurring failures related to consumable items such as tyres, wipers, and bulbs, suggesting that components are only addressed once they reach a point of legal failure during an MOT inspection. The mileage profile is low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,200 miles per year. There is a significant gap in records between June 2019 at 22,131 miles and December 2020 at 29,265 miles where the car sat stationary for extended periods. Since 2021, the vehicle shows a consistent accumulation of roughly 4,000 to 5,000 miles per annum. This low usage often leads to age-related degradation of rubber components and surface corrosion despite low wear on the drivetrain. A buyer should specifically inspect the braking system, as the record shows a binding nearside rear service brake in December 2024 and corroded discs in the 2025 test. These recurring issues indicate that the calipers may be seizing or sticking due to low use or lack of cleaning. The repeated failures for front tyres reaching the legal tread limit across 2021 and 2024 suggest that the owner ignores basic maintenance intervals until necessary. A physical inspection of the suspension bushes and chassis for rust is essential to ensure that the low-mileage status has not masked structural decay over the decade of service.