2022 Suzuki SX4 S-Cross Motion B-JET Mhev 1.4L Hybrid electric (clean) · YR71 LHO

The defining mechanical note on this 2022 SX4 S-Cross is a generally sound MOT profile interrupted at the most recent test by a headlamp aim issue that prevented a clean pass. The vehicle was presented on 13 July 2026 and initially failed on two PRS items, both relating to headlamp beam pattern being set too high, before being re-presented the same day and passing once rectified. Aside from a nearside front tyre edge wear advisory recorded against both the pass and fail entries on that date, the two prior tests in July 2025 and July 2024 returned no advisories or defects, giving a three-test window that is otherwise unblemished. While the overall picture is reasonably stable, the headlamp aim failure should not be dismissed as trivial: incorrect beam setting can stem from a displaced or damaged headlamp bracket, a weakened or sagging front coil spring altering ride height, or even a fatigued strut mounting, all of which warrant closer physical inspection. With 31,076 miles recorded against a four-year old vehicle, the car is accumulating roughly 7,770 miles annually, which sits comfortably within typical usage parameters for a compact family crossover of this age. There are no extended gaps between test dates that would suggest a prolonged period off the road, and the mileage progression between the 2024, 2025 and 2026 tests is consistent rather than showing sudden spikes or stagnation. Mechanically, this kind of steady, moderate annual use is favourable for the MHEV powertrain as it keeps the 12V system, 48V components and integrated starter generator in regular cycling exercise, and avoids the dry-joint and rubber perishing issues that afflict very low mileage or stored vehicles. It does, however, place the SX4 S-Cross squarely into the band where original-equipment suspension bushes, engine mount inserts and brake consumables are beginning to show meaningful wear. For a prospective buyer, the priority items to scrutinise are those flagged at the most recent test. The nearside front tyre was recorded as worn close to the legal limit and on its edge, which is a classic symptom of either under-inflation, a worn strut, a failing top mount, or geometry drift typically originating from the rear of the car. On a test drive, listen for a clonking or dull thud transmitted through the steering wheel over uneven surfaces, particularly speed humps and pothole edges, and feel for any vagueness or tramlining in the steering that suggests a front wishbone bush or track rod end beginning to loosen. Check that the nearside front wheel sits square in its arch with even tyre shoulder wear; if the inner shoulder is more heavily scuffed than the outer, suspect camber loss rather than a simple alignment issue. The headlamp aim failure also deserves a physical check rather than a simple assumption that it was merely adjusted. Inspect both headlamp units for looseness in their mounting brackets, look for stress marks radiating across the polycarbonate, and verify that the vehicle sits level on level ground with no obvious sag at either corner when viewed from the side. On a road test at night, confirm the beam pattern has a sharp horizontal cut-off well below the eyes of oncoming drivers and that there is no scatter to the nearside kerb, which would indicate the reflector has shifted within the unit. Beyond these flagged items, a typical test drive should also include a firm press of the brake pedal from around 40 mph to check for judder or pull suggesting worn discs, a full lock cycle in both directions to expose any binding caliper or power steering whine, and a listen under hard acceleration for any rattle or hesitation from the mild hybrid system that would merit a diagnostic read.