2018 Suzuki Vitara 1.6L Diesel · CV18 AVM

The vehicle presents a high standard of roadworthiness with a remarkably stable maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted on 30 June 2025 at 43,067 miles passed with no defects or advisories, indicating that the car currently meets all legal and safety requirements. This follows a period of clean passes dating back to 2022, suggesting that the mechanical and structural components have remained well maintained without recurring failures that would indicate systemic neglect. The mileage profile is consistently low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,400 miles per annum. Between the July 2022 test at 24,340 miles and the July 2024 test at 36,402 miles, the car covered 12,062 miles. While there was a recorded failure in July 2024 at 36,398 miles, the issue was rectified immediately just four miles later. This low usage typically implies less significant wear on the engine, gearbox, and suspension bushings compared to higher-average examples, though low-mileage cars occasionally suffer from dry seals or brake disc corrosion if left stationary for extended periods. Because the MOT record shows no historical advisories for structural rust or weeping mechanical components, a physical inspection should focus on consumables that age with time rather than distance. A buyer should check for sidew cracking on the tyres and degradation of rubber wiper blades, despite the low tread wear. Given the clean history, verifying the brake discs for pitting and ensuring the brake fluid moisture levels are advisable, but the lack of reported suspension issues suggests the undercarriage has not been subjected to severe environmental stress.