2016 Suzuki Vitara 1.6L Petrol · SW16 VSC

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT in April 2026 at 68,415 miles with no recorded defects. This represents an improving maintenance trend following a period of neglect in early 2025. While the car previously failed due to multiple mechanical and wear issues, the clean sheet from the latest inspection suggests that the owner addressed the critical safety-related faults identified in the previous year. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,800 miles per year. There is a significant three-year data gap between the September 2021 test at 55,982 miles and the September 2022 test at 63,745 miles, during which the vehicle covered nearly 8,000 miles. This low annual usage suggests the car likely sat stationary, which often correlates with the degradation of rubber components and surface corrosion as seen in the subsequent 2025 records. A prospective buyer should focus inspection on the steering and suspension assembly due to recurring failures. The 2022 and 2025 tests both flagged a missing or damaged steering rack gaiter and a deteriorated track rod end dust cover. While these appear to have been rectified, the repeated failure of protective boots allows dirt ingress which can lead to premature wear of the steering rack. Additionally, the 2025 failure regarding pitted and scored brake discs across all wheels indicates the vehicle may have been parked for long periods, necessitating a physical check of the current disc condition and caliper seals to ensure no new corrosion has returned.