2014 Suzuki SX4 1.6L Petrol · ST63 RZP

The 2014 Suzuki SX4 currently holds a valid MOT issued on 10 March 2026 at 63,165 miles, but the maintenance trend is mixed rather than reassuring. The vehicle failed its 2026 test on 9 March 2026 at 63,164 miles with a non-functioning rear stop lamp, an excessively worn nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint, and two excessively corroded brake pipes, one offside front and one nearside rear. The tester also flagged both rear brake discs as worn, pitted or scored. All of these were rectified within a day, yet the pattern of corrosion and suspension wear appearing at the same test cycle suggests underlying deterioration was left to accumulate rather than being addressed proactively. The 2025 test at 59,011 miles tells a similar story. That failure on 6 March 2025 identified three excessively corroded rear brake pipes, a worn offside front suspension arm pin or bush, and a defective front gearbox mounting. The gearbox mounting and suspension advisory carried over from the 2024 test at 54,882 miles, where corroded brake pipes were again flagged, this time covered in grease or other material. The repeated corrosion of brake pipes across multiple years, combined with a gearbox mounting defect that persisted for at least twelve months, points to a vehicle that has seen reactive rather than preventive maintenance. The mileage profile is notably low for a twelve-year-old vehicle. At 63,165 miles, the annual average is roughly 5,264 miles, well below the typical UK figure of around 8,000 to 12,000 miles per year. The gap between the February 2024 test at 54,882 miles and the March 2025 test at 59,011 miles accounts for approximately 4,129 miles over thirteen months, and the subsequent jump to 63,165 miles by March 2026 adds another 4,154 miles in twelve months. This is consistent, low-intensity use with no dramatic spikes or suspicious drops. Low annual mileage can reduce wear on drivetrain and suspension components, but it also means the vehicle may have spent extended periods stationary, which accelerates brake pipe corrosion, tyre sidewall deterioration, and brake disc surface pitting, all of which appear prominently in this record. A buyer inspecting this vehicle in person should focus on the areas the MOT history repeatedly highlights. The brake pipe network, particularly the rear and front-to-rear runs, has been flagged for corrosion in three consecutive test cycles, with at least one instance of grease covering the corrosion, which can mask the true extent of metal loss. Have a workshop inspect the full length of all rigid brake lines, paying attention to clips, unions, and areas where pipes pass through the chassis or subframe. The front lower suspension arm ball joint and bush have appeared as worn or excessively loose across multiple tests, so check for play with the front end raised and inspect the arm boots for splits that allow contamination. The front gearbox mounting was defective in 2024 and 2025, so look for excessive drivetrain movement during a road test, particularly under load changes, and visually inspect the mount for perishing or separation. The rear brake discs have been noted as worn and pitted in both 2026 tests, so measure disc thickness and check for lipping or heat cracking rather than relying solely on the pass outcome. Finally, given the low mileage and potential for long stand times, inspect all four tyres for date codes, sidewall cracking, and uneven wear, and check the exhaust system for moisture-related corrosion in silencers and joints.