2018 Suzuki Vitara 1.4L Petrol · RN 6506

The vehicle remains in a roadworthy condition, evidenced by a clean pass on June 18, 2026 at 24,006 miles. The maintenance trend is improving following a period of reactive repairs in 2024. Since the failure in that year, the car has undergone two consecutive tests without any defects, suggesting that the previous owner has addressed the flagged issues and is maintaining a stable standard of upkeep. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,000 miles per year. Between June 2023 and June 2024, the car covered only 3,281 miles, indicating long periods of stationary or minimal use. While low mileage generally reduces mechanical wear on the engine and suspension, it increases the risk of rubber-based components degrading. This is confirmed by the 2024 failure where multiple tyres showed signs of per and cracking due to age rather than tread wear. A buyer should specifically inspect the front oil leak noted back in June 2023 at 14,201 miles. Although it was described as not excessive at the time, slow leaks on low-mileage engines can indicate seal shrinkage or gaskets that harden when the vehicle sits idle. Additionally, verify the current condition of all four tyres, as the 2024 record highlighted a pattern of sidewall cracking and uneven wear patterns that are common in vehicles used infrequently. There is no evidence of structural corrosion or binding brake issues, so the focus should remain on the integrity of the rubber components and fluid seals.