2018 Suzuki Vitara 1.4L Petrol · HY18 ACF

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT, but the maintenance history shows a clear downward trend toward reactive neglect. While it passed the most recent test on 29 May 2026 at 81,716 miles, this followed a significant failure involving multiple safety-related defects. The transition from a clean record in 2025 to a multi-point failure in 2026 indicates that essential components are now being addressed only after they reach the point of legal failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per year. There is a notable jump in usage between June 2023 (46,502 miles) and May 2024 (62,250 miles), where the car covered over 15,000 miles in a single year. This accelerated use continued through to 81,716 miles in May 2026, which likely explains the rapid wear observed on the braking system and suspension components noted in the latest inspection results. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front suspension and braking hardware. The 2026 test flagged severely deteriorated ball joint dust covers on both the nearside and offside front arms, alongside thin front brake pads and pitted discs. Given that the inner brake discs were already flagged as worn in 2024 at 62,250 miles, the buyer should verify that the entire front braking assembly has been replaced rather than just resurfacing the pads. The failure for both front tyres being below the legal 1.6mm limit in May 2026 further suggests a lack of proactive preventative maintenance by the previous owner.