2018 Suzuki Vitara 1.6L Petrol · YL18 EWR

The vehicle presents a roadworthy-status profile with a highly stable maintenance trend. The most recent MOT test conducted on 27 March 2026 at 78,583 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the car currently meets all minimum safety standards. This follows a clean pass in April 2024 and April 2025, suggesting that the previous owners have proactively maintained the vehicle to satisfy test requirements without facing recurring mechanical failures. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per annum. There is a notable gap in the records between April 2022 at 59,852 miles and April 2024 at 69,095 miles, where the vehicle covered roughly 10,000 miles over two years. The subsequent increase of nearly 9,500 miles in the year leading to the latest test shows a return to regular annual usage levels, which is generally beneficial for engine seals and brake components compared to long periods of standing. While the history shows no persistent structural corrosion or mechanical advisories, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on components subject to wear at this mileage bracket. Given the 78,000-mile mark, verify the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs for signs of perishing. The failure recorded on 1 April 2025 that was immediately followed by a pass suggests a minor defect was rectified quickly, but a manual check of the brake discs and pads for thinning or binding calipers remains necessary to ensure the system is in peak condition.