2012 Suzuki SX4 1.9L Diesel · WF12 ACV

The vehicle cleared its most recent MOT on 1 June 2026 at 56,040 miles, passing overall but noting slightly defective front‑headlamp lenses and a near‑side front tyre approaching the legal tread limit. After a series of failures in 2022 (coil‑spring fracture, worn suspension arm bushes) and early 2023 (excessive rear‑brake binding and a punctured front tyre), the record shows a return to clean passes in 2024, 2025 and 2026, indicating a stabilising maintenance trend rather than a worsening one. Mileage averages roughly 4,000 miles per year over fourteen years, which is low for a vehicle of this age. The odometer rose from 27,965 miles in June 2015 to 56,040 miles in June 2026, with no abrupt spikes; the incremental increases between annual tests are consistent and suggest light, regular use rather than periods of intensive travel or long storage. A prospective buyer should verify the condition of the front‑headlamp lenses, as the 2025 and 2026 advisories point to lingering cloudiness that may affect illumination. The near‑side front tyre, flagged at the legal tread threshold in the latest test, warrants a close visual and tread‑depth check; the 2022 record also recorded slight cracking on all four tyres, so a comprehensive tyre inspection is prudent. Brake performance must be confirmed, given the 25 May 2023 failure for excessive rear‑brake binding and a front‑brake binding note; a road test should reveal any residual drag or uneven pedal feel. The 10 June 2022 failure for a fractured off‑side front coil spring and deteriorated ball‑joint dust covers suggests the front suspension should be examined for any play, worn bushes, or signs of corrosion that could have re‑emerged. Finally, the 3 June 2020 wiper failure indicates the windscreen wipers may need replacement, so their operation should be checked during the pre‑purchase inspection.