2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0L Petrol · FE56 MRO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having achieved a clean pass in its most recent test in July 2025 at 112,734 miles. The maintenance trend shows a marked improvement following a significant failure in the previous year. While the July 2024 inspection identified multiple safety-related defects, the subsequent 2025 pass with no recorded defects indicates that the owner addressed these faults to bring the vehicle back to a passing standard. At approximately 20 years old, the recorded mileage of 112,734 represents a low average of roughly 5,600 miles per year. This low usage pattern is consistent across the records, with only 6,034 miles driven between the 2024 and 2025 tests, and approximately 4,816 miles between 2023 and 2024. While low mileage generally reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, it often leads to the degradation of rubber components and accelerated corrosion due to longer periods of inactivity. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the exhaust system, as the minor leak noted in July 2024 suggests the beginning of corrosion or thinning material in the manifold or piping. Given the vehicle's age and low mileage, a thorough check of the structural integrity is essential, particularly around the chassis and suspension mounting where rust is common on this model. Additionally, verify that the seat belt buckles and lighting assemblies mentioned in the 2024 failure remain fully functional and have not been replaced with temporary fixes.