2002 Suzuki Wagon-R+ 1.3L Petrol · YH02 AXW

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status following a period of reactive maintenance in earlier years. The most recent MOT test on 13 December 2021 at 65,558 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that previous mechanical issues were addressed. However, the vehicle has now gone over four years without a recorded test, meaning the current state of its safety components remains unverified by the DVSA database. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,732 miles per year. Between November 2019 and December 2020, the car covered only 4,125 miles, and it added another 6,750 miles in the following year. While this low usage suggests minimal wear on the engine and drivetrain components, it often increases the risk of degradation in rubberized parts, seized brake calipers, and corrosion resulting from long periods of inactivity. A buyer must prioritize a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking systems due to historical failures. The 2019 failure at 54,681 miles highlighted critical front suspension ball joints and a track rod end with excessive play, while the December 2020 failure at 58,805 miles revealed poor brake efficiency and an imbalanced rear axle. Although these issues were previously rectified, the inspector should check for renewed play in the steering geometry and ensure the rear brakes have not seized or corroded from lack of use. Given the age and low mileage, checking the structural integrity of the chassis for corrosion is essential, as the record does not detail the state of surface rust.