2017 Suzuki Vitara 1.6L Diesel · KM67 VBX

A pattern of intermittent safety and electronic failures defines this vehicle's roadworthiness history, despite a clean pass on 6 November 2025. The records show a dangerous failure in 2023 due to insufficient tyre tread and a major failure in late 2025 involving an inoperative engine management light and defective wiper blades. These events indicate that while the vehicle currently meets the minimum legal standard, it has previously been presented for testing with critical defects. The recorded mileage of 92,242 miles over nine years represents a typical annual usage rate of approximately 10,249 miles. This level of consistent use means that mechanical consumables, including suspension linkages, brake pads, and engine mounts, will have experienced standard wear. There are no significant gaps in the testing history, indicating the vehicle has remained in active service throughout its life. Inspection should focus on the electronic health of the engine and the current state of the tyres. Because the vehicle previously failed on a major engine management light fault, it is essential to verify that the dashboard is clear of warning lights during the start-up sequence and throughout a sustained test drive. Listen for any irregular engine notes or hesitation that could point to unresolved sensor or emission system issues. Given the previous dangerous failure for tyre tread, a close examination of the remaining tread depth and the uniformity of wear on all tyres is required to rule out alignment or suspension geometry problems. During the test drive, feel for any steering pull or vibrations through the chassis, and listen for knocks or clunks over speed bumps, which would indicate wear in the suspension bushes or coil springs. Confirm that the windscreen wipers operate effectively without smearing, as this was a noted defect in the most recent failure.