2002 Suzuki Wagon-R+ 1.3L Petrol · LT02 AEE

The vehicle presents a stable maintenance profile based on the most recent MOT records. The most recent recorded test in September 2022 at 116,268 miles resulted in a pass with no defects noted. While the record shows two instances of failure in 2021 and 2022, these appear to be administrative or minor procedural issues rather than mechanical failures, as no specific defects were documented for the failed tests in July 2021 and August 2022. The mileage accumulation is notably low for a 24-year-old vehicle. Averaging approximately 4,844 miles per year, the car has seen significantly less use than the typical UK average. The data shows a steady progression from 82,878 miles in May 2019 to 116,268 miles by September 2022. This relatively low usage suggests the vehicle has likely spent considerable time stationary, which can sometimes lead to degradation in rubber components and fluids despite the low odometer reading. A physical inspection should focus on age-related deterioration that MOT testing often misses. Given the low annual mileage, you must check for perished suspension bushes, cracked tyre sidewalls, and perished wiper blades. The long periods of inactivity implied by the mileage pattern increase the risk of seized brake calipers or corroded fuel lines. You should also inspect the vehicle for structural corrosion, particularly on the sills and subframes, as these are common points of failure on older Japanese imports. While the MOT history is clean of structural advisories, the age of the vehicle makes a thorough check of the underbody and exhaust system necessary to ensure no significant rust has developed between the recorded test dates.