2016 Suzuki Vitara 1.6L Petrol · FV16 FFK

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean pass on August 12, 2025. The maintenance trend appears reactive but effective, as evidenced by the immediate failure just one day prior due to a fractured nearside front coil spring. Once this repair was addressed, the vehicle cleared the test with no further defects, suggesting that the owner is willing to rectify safety-critical faults once they are identified by the tester. At 50,333 miles, the Suzuki Vitara shows significantly lower mileage than average for a ten-year-old car, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per annum. The mileage accumulation is consistent, with a 4,022-mile gap between August 2024 and 2025, and 4,264-mile intervals previously. This low usage typically implies less mechanical strain on the drivetrain and engine components, though it increases the likelihood of rubber components degrading or brake components seizing if the vehicle sits stationary for long periods between uses. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension to ensure the replacement coil spring has seated correctly and that adjacent bushes show no signs of premature wear. The 2022 advisory regarding thin front brake pads and the 2023 note on a worn tyre indicate that consumable items are occasionally neglected until they reach legal failure limits. Given the low mileage, check the brake discs for pitting or seized calipers, as these are common issues on vehicles that are not driven frequently enough to keep the surfaces clean.