2016 Suzuki SX4 1.6L Petrol · EJ16 KTC

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the maintenance trend shows a recent shift toward rubber component degradation. The most recent test in November 2025 at 41,690 miles resulted in a pass despite noting perishing rubber on the offside front and both rear tyres. This follows a failure in November 2024 where all four tyres were flagged as perished within tread, indicating that while the vehicle is mechanically compliant, the rubber components are failing due to age rather than mileage. The mileage profile is low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,169 miles per year. Between November 2022 and November 2025, the car covered only 9,483 miles, with a specific interval of 2,674 miles in the last recorded year. This low-usage pattern suggests minimal mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine components, but it often correlates with the accelerated drying out of seals, hoses, and tyres, as seen in the recent advisories. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the rubber-based components, as the record confirms a recurring issue of material fatigue. The 2022 failure for a worn brake pedal anti-slip provision indicates that minor safety items were previously overlooked, and the current tyre advisories necessitate a thorough check of the age-condition of the sidewalls for deep-seated cracking. Given the low mileage, the buyer should also inspect the brake discs for corrosion and seized calipers, as vehicles that sit for long periods often suffer from surface rust and sticking pistons despite low odometer readings.