2008 Suzuki SX4 1.6L Petrol · FY58 FFD

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test in February 2025 at 104,354 miles resulted in a pass despite the offside front lower suspension arm ball joint having slight play. This represents a progression from the previous failure in January 2024 where the same component was flagged as excessively worn. While the car currently passes, the recurring suspension issues indicate that components are reaching the end of service life. At 104,354 miles over 18 years, this Suzuki has covered a low annual average of approximately 5,800 miles. The mileage data shows consistent intervals of use, such as the 5,829 miles driven between January 2023 and January 2024, and another 11,143 miles covered between January 2024 and February 2025. This low mileage profile often leads to dry rot in rubber components and seized hardware, which aligns with the ball joint and coil spring failures noted in the history. A buyer must physically inspect the front suspension thoroughly, as the repeated failure of ball joints and a fractured coil spring in 2023 suggest the front assembly is under stress or degrading. The state of the tyres is also critical, as the 2024 failure revealed all four tyres either below legal limits or worn unevenly, suggesting potentially neglected basic maintenance. Given the age of the vehicle, a close check for structural corrosion on the sills and exhaust mounting points is essential, as low-mileage cars often suffer from surface rust during long periods of standing.