2003 Suzuki Wagon-R+ 1.3L Petrol · KF53 BZE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than preventative care. While the most recent test in August 2025 at 61,163 miles was a pass, it followed a failure just one mile prior due to a critical offside rear wheel bearing and a defective exhaust mounting. The persistent presence of a minor oil leak across both the 2024 and 2025 tests suggests that the owner only addresses faults once they reach the threshold of an MOT failure. At 61,163 miles, this 23-year-old Suzuki has covered exceptionally low mileage, averaging approximately 2,600 miles per year. This low usage pattern correlates with the recurring failure of the nearside rear tyre, which was flagged for cracking and perishing in both 2024 at 56,370 miles and 2025 at 61,162 miles. Such degradation often indicates the vehicle sits for long periods, leading to dry rot in the rubber-based components despite the low tread depth. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the offside rear wheel bearing to ensure the replacement made after the 2025 failure was executed correctly. The recurring oil leak also requires close scrutiny to determine if it is a simple gasket seep or a more significant engine seal failure. Given the age of the vehicle and the low mileage, the attention should also be paid to structural corrosion and perished suspension bushes, as these are common failure points for older Japanese imports that are not frequently driven.