2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.5L Petrol · FL51 DBO

The Suzuki Grand Vitara presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 9 October 2025 at 69,409 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean results across the prior four years. Recorded mileage shows exceptionally low use for a 25-year-old vehicle. The odometer read 66,991 miles in the 20 September 2021 test and climbed to just 69,409 miles by October 2025, an accumulation of 2,418 miles over four years or roughly 600 miles annually. Such minimal movement suggests long periods of standing rather than regular daily driving, with no gaps or rapid accumulation in the supplied record. The clean MOT history across all five entries indicates previous owners attended to statutory testing without recorded advisories on tyres, brakes, suspension, or corrosion. A buyer should still inspect for age-related issues the MOT may not capture on a low-use vehicle. Prolonged standing commonly degrades suspension bushes, brake calipers, and flexible hoses through inactivity rather than wear. The tester recorded no structural corrosion or exhaust emissions failures, yet underside rust on chassis members and subframes warrants physical examination given the vehicle's 2001 build date. Verify the documented mileages against service invoices and V5C history to confirm the low reading is genuine. Check brake discs for pitting from disuse and test all drivetrain seals for weeping. The absence of advisories implies competent basic upkeep, but static storage demands a hands-on assessment of mechanical components before purchase.