2011 Suzuki Alto 1.0L Petrol · CF11 EHX

The Suzuki Alto presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test passed on 30 December 2025 at 29,761 miles with no defects recorded, following a failed attempt on 29 December 2025 at the same mileage where the tester logged no defects. This suggests an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault, and the clean pass one day later confirms the vehicle met all required standards at the close of 2025. The mileage record shows consistently low annual use across the five-year MOT span. In the 3 January 2023 test the car recorded 24,695 miles, rising to 26,791 by 4 January 2024, then 28,616 on 3 January 2025, and 29,761 at the December 2025 tests. That equates to roughly 1,700 to 1,900 miles per year, well below typical for a 2011 hatchback. The clean sheets with no advisories across every entry indicate the prior keeper kept basic upkeep current and the low mileage reflects gentle, likely short-trip motoring rather than neglect. A buyer should still arrange a physical inspection despite the unbroken pass record. Low mileage combined with the 15-year age raises the risk of perished rubber components, degraded suspension bushes, and superficial corrosion on structural underbody points that a test bay may not flag without advisories. Standing periods between short journeys can also allow brake calipers to seize or discs to develop light pitting. Check the tyre sidewalls for cracking from age rather than wear, verify the exhaust emissions under cold start, and confirm the coil springs and steering joints show no fatigue. The absence of recorded faults implies careful ownership, but the December 2025 fail with no defects warrants confirmation the V5 and test paperwork align before purchase.