2015 Suzuki SX4 1.6L Petrol · FE65 SLZ

The SX4 presents a broadly clean MOT history with eight consecutive passes recorded between 2019 and August 2026 and no failures, but a closer reading of the advisory notes reveals a recurring focus on the braking system and rear tyres that warrants attention. The most recent test on 26 August 2026 passed with a single advisory noting that the offside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edge, which is consistent with a wheel that has been running on misaligned camber or toe settings for some time. Earlier records show that the same braking components have appeared across multiple tests, with front and rear brake pads flagged as wearing thin on both sides in December 2021, and the offside rear caliper reported as binding with the offside rear pad once again noted as wearing thin in August 2025. While none of these items resulted in a failure, the persistence of brake-related advisories at intervals of roughly three to four years suggests that the offside rear brake assembly in particular has been a source of uneven wear and should be inspected for caliper slide pin seizure or a sticking piston before purchase. Recorded mileage stands at 66,928 miles across approximately eleven years of testing, equating to an average annual accumulation of around 6,000 miles, which sits comfortably within the expected range for a vehicle of this age and likely use as a daily commuter or family runabout. The MOT record shows no significant gaps in annual testing, with the earliest entry from December 2019 implying continuous use on the public road throughout the documented period, and no unusual jumps between consecutive readings that might suggest a discrepancy in the odometer. This consistent, moderate usage profile is mechanically favourable: the engine, transmission and drivetrain are unlikely to have suffered the prolonged periods of cold starts and short journeys that accelerate oil dilution, exhaust corrosion and underfloor rust, and the suspension and consumables will have worn at a predictable rate. The absence of any structural corrosion advisories on a Suzuki of this generation, which is generally robust against rust, further supports a picture of ordinary service rather than hard or neglected use. For a prospective buyer, the immediate priority is the offside front tyre flagged in the latest advisory, which should be replaced regardless of remaining tread depth if it has been wearing on the edge, as this points to a geometry issue that may also be shortening the life of the offside rear components already noted as binding. On a test drive, listen for a rotational scraping or dragging noise from the offside rear wheel when releasing the brake pedal, and feel for any pulling to one side under gentle braking, both of which would confirm that the previously binding caliper has not progressed to a point where it is now causing uneven pad wear or overheating the disc. Inspect the offside rear disc surface for a blueing discoloration or a lipped outer edge, as either would indicate sustained friction from a partially applied brake. Beyond the braking and tyre items, the rear seats were not fully inspected at the 2022 test due to child seats being fitted, and while this is a common and benign advisory, it does mean that the integrity of the rear seat belts, mounting points and buckle assemblies has not been formally verified on record. On inspection, manually check that all three rear belts extend and retract smoothly, latch firmly, and that the anchorage points show no movement when tugged firmly. Given the otherwise unblemished pass record and the absence of any advisories relating to suspension arms, bushes, coil springs, exhaust integrity, fluid leaks or structural corrosion, the SX4 represents a mechanically reasonable proposition provided the identified brake and tyre wear points are rectified and a current geometry check is carried out to address the front tyre edge wear before it recurs.