2022 Suzuki Vitara SZ-T Boosterjet Mhev A 1.4L Hybrid electric (clean) · FP22 SLV

The defining mechanical narrative for this 2022 Vitara centres on a pair of MOT cycles that present a clean overall pass record but introduce a cluster of front-axle advisories at the most recent test on 26 May 2026 that warrant close scrutiny. The earlier test, conducted on 29 May 2025, returned a pass with no advisories at all, meaning the front-end wear items that surfaced in 2026 developed within a single twelve-month interval. The simultaneous presence of nearside and offside front tyre wear on the edge, a sidewall cut on the offside front tyre, and wear noted on the front brake discs together points to a front-end issue that may be alignment or suspension related rather than purely tyre age. Because both front tyres are flagged for edge wear in the same test, alignment geometry or a worn suspension component is a more plausible explanation than coincidental tyre deterioration. Mileage accumulation is consistent with typical usage for the vehicle's age, with 46,483 miles recorded over four years equating to roughly 11,600 miles annually. There are no recorded gaps in the testing history that would suggest extended periods off the road, and the mileage progression between the 2025 and 2026 tests is proportionate. This pattern of regular use is mechanically reassuring for items that suffer from prolonged standing, such as brake calipers binding, tyre flat-spotting, and underfloor corrosion, but it does mean that the wear-sensitive consumables, including tyres, brake pads, discs, and suspension bushes, are accumulating wear at a normal pace and should be inspected with that mileage in mind. For a prospective buyer, the most critical pre-purchase focus is the front suspension and steering geometry, given that both front tyres exhibited edge wear simultaneously. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, which would suggest worn anti-roll bar links, drop links, or top mounts. Pay particular attention to steering behaviour: any pulling to one side under steady acceleration or braking, a wandering feeling at motorway speeds, or uneven steering return after cornering would be consistent with the kind of geometry or component wear that produces matched edge-tyre wear. Inspect the front tyres physically for feathering on the tread blocks, uneven shoulder wear, and any uneven cambber, and verify that a four-wheel alignment has been carried out recently, as simply replacing the tyres without correcting the underlying cause will see the new set worn out in short order. The brake disc advisory should also be investigated, as disc wear noted in this manner can progress to requiring replacement within a modest mileage window. On the test drive, check for brake pedal vibration or judder under firm stopping, which would indicate the discs have worn beyond their minimum thickness or developed lateral runout. Listen for any scraping or grinding from the front calipers on light application, and verify that the wheels rotate freely without any binding when jacked up, as the 1.0 Boosterjet MHEV system uses conventional friction braking and is susceptible to the usual caliper slider and guide pin wear. Finally, given the front tyre sidewall cut recorded, inspect all four tyres and sidewalls closely for any further damage or bulges, confirm the spare wheel condition and age, and ensure that replacement tyres fitted are of matching specification on both front and rear axles to maintain the vehicle's stability control calibration.