2015 Suzuki Vitara 1.6L Petrol · NV15 HFJ

The vehicle currently holds a positive roadworthiness status following a clean pass on March 11, 2026 at 50,335 miles. This recent result indicates an improving trend in maintenance compared to the previous year, where multiple defects were identified. While the car failed in June 2025, the lack of advisories in the latest test suggests that the owner has addressed the outstanding mechanical and consumable issues flagged during the prior inspection cycle. The mileage profile is notably low for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,600 miles per year. The data shows consistent but infrequent usage, with a gap of 10,348 miles between 2024 and 2025, and another 7,046 miles between 2025 and early 2026. This low annual mileage often correlates with the degradation of rubber components due to age, as evidenced by the recurring reports of perished tyres and perished bushes rather than mileage-related wear. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension and braking systems due to recurring faults. The 2024 test highlighted a severely deteriorated offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover, and the 2025 test noted a worn offside front suspension arm pin or bush. While these passed later, the history of rubber-related wear necessitates a close check for bushing play. Additionally, the history of brake pipes being covered in grease in 2023 and 2024 indicates that the previous owner used grease to mask corrosion, requiring a thorough visual inspection of the hydraulic lines to ensure no structural thinning is present.