2008 Suzuki SX4 1.6L Petrol · SL08 RVA

The vehicle presents a stable level of roadworthiness based on its most recent inspection history. The MOT conducted on 22 June 2022 at 88,586 miles passed with no defects or advisories, indicating that the car met all minimum safety standards at that time. This followed a clean pass in June 2021, suggesting that the previous owner successfully addressed any mechanical issues that had caused the earlier test failures. The mileage profile is notably low for an eighteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,900 miles per year. Data shows a significant increase in usage between July 2020 and June 2021, where the car covered over 10,000 miles in eleven months. However, the rate slowed considerably thereafter, with only 15,561 miles covered over the following year leading up to the final test. Such low annual mileage often implies periods of inactivity, which can lead to the degradation of rubber components, perished seals, and tyre flat despite the low mechanical wear on the drivetrain. While the recent records are clean, the failures in July 2020 and 2021 indicate that the vehicle is prone to specific mechanical lapses that require attention. A buyer must perform a close physical inspection for corrosion, particularly on the sills and suspension mounting points, which are common on vehicles of this age. Given the low mileage, the inspector should also check for seized brake calipers or perished suspension bushes, as these issues frequent when a vehicle sits stationary for extended periods. Checking the tyres for age cracks in the sidewalls is essential to ensure the low mileage has not masked structural decay of the rubber.