2018 Suzuki Vitara 1.0L Petrol · VX68 SVV

The 2018 Suzuki Vitara currently holds a clean MOT certificate dated 6 May 2026 at 105,106 miles with zero defects recorded. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but punctuated by recurring tyre damage. Two consecutive annual tests in 2025 and 2026 failed on exposed ply or cords, both on rear tyres, before passing on the same day or within 24 hours. This pattern suggests the vehicle has been kept in a roadworthy state but has suffered repeated tyre failures rather than chronic mechanical deterioration. No structural, braking, suspension, or emissions defects appear anywhere in the record. The mileage profile is high for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 13,138 miles per year. The interval between the April 2024 pass at 70,255 miles and the May 2025 test at 89,003 miles accounts for roughly 18,748 miles in just over twelve months, indicating sustained high use during that period. The subsequent jump to 105,106 miles by May 2026 adds another 16,103 miles in a year, confirming this is a heavily used vehicle. Such annual mileage places accelerated wear on consumable components, particularly tyres, brake discs and pads, suspension bushes, and drivetrain mounts. The repeated tyre failures warrant close attention. Both the 2025 and 2026 failures involved rear tyres with cuts deep enough to expose ply or cords, a defect category that points to external damage rather than simple underinflation or alignment wear. A buyer should inspect the full tyre sidewalls for fresh cuts, bulges, or embedded objects and check whether the current tyres are a matching set of reputable brand and specification. The wheel arches and inner wing liners should be examined for rubbing or debris ingress that could cause recurring damage. Beyond the tyre history, the high mileage and sustained usage rate mean a physical underbody inspection is essential. A buyer should check for corrosion on the subframes, sills, and suspension mounting points, along with the condition of coil springs, drop links, and anti-roll bar bushes. Brake disc thickness and pad depth should be verified, and any uneven tyre wear patterns noted as evidence of alignment or suspension geometry issues. The clean MOT record is reassuring, but the tyre failure pattern and heavy use demand a thorough in-person mechanical inspection before purchase.