2008 Suzuki RV 0.1L Petrol · LK58 FOV

The Suzuki RV presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 19 September 2025 at 5,846 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, following an initial failure on the same date at identical mileage where the tester logged no defects, indicating an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. Prior tests in 2024, 2023, and 2022 all passed cleanly with no advisories, showing no worsening or recurring mechanical concerns across the recorded history. The recorded mileage of 5,846 miles against an 18-year-old vehicle equates to roughly 325 miles per year, confirming exceptionally light use. The odometer moved from 4,829 miles in March 2022 to 5,115 in July 2023, then 5,628 in August 2024, and 5,846 by September 2025. The gaps between tests are irregular, with a 17-month gap from March 2022 to July 2023, but annual-ish testing resumed thereafter. Such low annual accumulation suggests long stationary periods rather than sustained road use. A buyer should still inspect for corrosion on structural members and suspension mounting points, as prolonged standing on the RV chassis promotes underbody rust even when test records show clean. Check the brake discs and calipers for binding or surface pitting from disuse, and verify tyre sidewall condition given the original-age rubber risk on a low-mileage 2008 vehicle. The suspension bushes and coil springs warrant a visual check for perishing despite no advisories being raised. The MOT data alone gives no evidence of deferred consumable replacement or serious mechanical neglect. The same-day fail and pass in September 2025 without recorded defects points to a documentation anomaly, not a deterioration in condition. Given the sparse but clean record, a pre-purchase inspection remains sensible to confirm the absence of hidden standing-related degradation.