2016 Suzuki SX4 1.6L Petrol · FN16 OVR

The 2016 Suzuki SX4 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent test on 24 February 2025 at 85,099 miles which returned a pass with no defects recorded. Prior to that, the vehicle passed again on 29 February 2024 at 84,202 miles with no advisories. The history shows two earlier failures logged on the same dates as passes, 12 June 2023 at 78,893 miles and 29 February 2024 at 84,202 miles, yet the DVSA entry records no defects against either failure. This pattern suggests administrative or presentation anomalies in the record rather than mechanical rejection on documented grounds. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for a ten-year-old vehicle, with 85,099 miles logged equating to roughly 8,500 miles per year. The gap between the June 2023 test at 78,893 miles and the February 2024 test at 84,202 miles shows about 5,300 miles in eight months, then only 897 miles across the following twelve months to February 2025. Such a sharp drop in use near the present date may indicate the car stood idle for periods, which can encourage seized brake calipers, flat-spotted tyres, and corrosion on structural underbody points. A buyer should physically verify the braking system for binding or seized calipers given the low recent mileage and standing periods. Inspect suspension bushes and coil springs for degradation from intermittent use, and check exhaust emissions against cold-start running. The clean advisory list across all tests implies no outstanding wear items such as worn brake discs or tyre tread limits were flagged, but the undocumented failures warrant a check of the VOSA failure reason codes if available. Given the sparse but clean record, the SX4 shows no recurring mechanical trend requiring concern beyond standard consumable checks. Confirm structural integrity underneath for rust and verify the true reason behind the two same-day fail-and-pass entries before purchase.