2016 Suzuki Vitara 1.4L Petrol · FX16 DFJ

A pattern of clean pass results bookends a small cluster of front and rear tyre wear advisories, with a single failed item recorded in August 2024. Across eight tests over a roughly five-year window, the only PRS failure was a non-functioning offside front position lamp on 2024-08-28, and the vehicle returned a clean pass the same day after rectification. The April 2021 and April 2024 advisories both flagged front tyres worn to or near the legal limit on both sides, while March 2023 picked up the same wear pattern on the rear pair. No structural, brake, suspension, exhaust, or corrosion advisories appear at any point, which is the notable feature of this record for a Vitara now approaching ten years of age and over 109,000 miles. The mileage profile averages around 10,958 miles per year, which sits comfortably within typical use for a car of this age and class. The annual MOT entries show steady accumulation rather than the kind of wide gaps that would suggest extended periods off the road, and the most recent test in August 2026 was carried out at full annual cadence. With mileage past the 100,000 mark, the main mechanical consequence is normal accelerated wear on consumables and undercarriage components rather than anything abnormal, and the absence of any brake, exhaust, or suspension defects in the history is consistent with a vehicle that has been used regularly and inspected annually. The recurring theme across the advisories is tyre wear, specifically edge wear on the front pair in both 2021 and 2024 and on the rear pair in 2023. Edge wear, as opposed to even tread depth loss, usually points to geometric issues such as incorrect camber or toe, worn suspension bushes and ball joints, or simply alignment that has drifted out of specification over the life of the tyres. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking from the front suspension over uneven roads, particularly over speed bumps, and pay attention to any steering pull to one side or vibration through the wheel at speed, all of which can indicate worn front strut top mounts, droplinks, or wishbone bushes. Because the advisories appeared on both the front and rear axles at different times, it would be prudent to have a four-wheel alignment check carried out before fitting new tyres, otherwise the same edge wear pattern is likely to repeat and shorten the life of the next set. Beyond the tyre history, there are no advisories on brake discs, pads, or pipes, and no recorded corrosion issues, which is a positive data point for a car of this age and mileage. That said, with mileage this high, it is worth inspecting the underside for any developing surface corrosion on suspension arms, anti-roll bar links, and exhaust mounting points, as these are common wear areas on Vitara models that only begin to show up once odometer readings exceed six figures. During a road test, check for any binding or juddering under braking, which can indicate warped front discs, and feel for any looseness in the steering around the straight-ahead position, which often traces back to worn track rod inner or outer ends. A working odometer reading and the clean recent test on 2026-08-20 with no defects recorded are the most reassuring objective indicators in the file.