2002 Suzuki Vitara 1.6L Petrol · WA52 HDF

The vehicle's overall roadworthiness is currently rated as acceptable , though the maintenance trend shows a clear worsening pattern that requires immediate attention. The 2026-02-27 test at 220,743 miles was a PASSED record with no defects, serving as the most recent official assessment. However, the vehicle has failed twice consecutively since the 2025-03-08 test, which occurred at 217,058 miles, indicating a significant drop in reliability that has not been corrected. This sequence of failures in the 2025-03 and 2026-02 tests suggests that the mechanical condition has deteriorated over the past two years, moving away from the safe operating standards established in the 2026-02 test. The mileage accumulation pattern reveals a rapid rate of wear, particularly concerning the drivetrain and suspension. The vehicle has accumulated approximately 9,198 miles annually for approximately 24 years, which is consistent with its age but also indicates that the transmission and drivetrain components are likely experiencing accelerated degradation. The gaps between the 2024-03-01 test and the 2025-03-08 test, which occurred at 212,653 miles, highlight a significant lack of maintenance between these two critical milestones. This sparse maintenance history suggests that the owner may have been unable to perform regular servicing or that the vehicle was used in conditions that exacerbated wear on the drivetrain. Consequently, the buyer should inspect the vehicle in person for structural integrity and brake function , specifically looking for corrosion on the brake discs and exhaust emissions to ensure that the drivetrain and suspension are not compromised. Given the history of two failed tests at 217,058 miles and the subsequent 2026-02-27 test, the vehicle is not safe to drive at present. The buyer must verify that the suspension bushes and coil springs are still in good condition before attempting to move the vehicle, as the history of two failures at 217,058 miles and the 2026-02-27 test indicates that the structural integrity of the suspension has been compromised.