2013 Suzuki Alto 1.0L Petrol · CU63 WBJ

A clean DVSA record with no advisories or defects across all recorded tests points to a vehicle that has consistently met minimum roadworthiness standards throughout its testing life, though the complete absence of recorded observations on a thirteen year old city car is unusually sparse. The most recent outcome on 31 March 2026 was a pass with no defects, although the same date also carries a failed entry with no defects recorded, a combination that typically indicates a retest was conducted after a prior failure on the same day for an issue resolved between tests rather than a recorded mechanical problem. Earlier results from April 2025 follow the identical pattern of a failure and pass on consecutive days with no defects listed, and the July 2023 test passed cleanly as well. This dual-entry pattern at two consecutive MOTs is the only notable feature in an otherwise unblemished file, and a buyer should clarify with the seller or testing station what caused these same-day retests, as anything from a blown bulb to a emissions lambda reading or a brake imbalance could have been rectified on site without being recorded as an advisory. Recorded mileage of 66,803 miles across roughly thirteen years equates to an annual accumulation of around 5,100 miles, which is well below the average for a vehicle of this age and points to either genuinely light use or extended periods of standing. There is a noticeable gap in testing history between July 2023 and April 2025, almost two years during which the vehicle was apparently either exempt from testing, declared SORN, or simply not presented, and this combined with the low annual mileage raises the possibility of intermittent rather than continuous operation. Low-mileage city cars of this vintage are particularly prone to issues arising from standing rather than wear, with brake discs corroding on the surface, tyres developing flat spots or sidewall cracking, and fluid seals drying out in the drivetrain, all of which would not necessarily appear in MOT data if components had not yet reached the failure threshold. Given the clean advisory history, a prospective buyer should focus the pre-purchase inspection on components that commonly deteriorate on a low-use supermini of this age rather than chasing recorded defects. On a test drive, listen for clonks or knocks from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, which would indicate worn suspension bushes, drop links, or top mount wear that develops from standing and short cold-start cycles. Check the brake pedal feel for judder or pulsation under firm application, a symptom of corroded or warped brake discs that have sat idle, and inspect the discs visually for lipping and surface rust beyond the normal rim. Examine the underside carefully for any corrosion on the subframe, brake pipes, and fuel lines, as thirteen years of British winters will have taken a toll on any unprotected ferrous components even if nothing was yet severe enough to fail. Finally, verify that the tyres are recent, properly inflated, and free from sidewall cracking, as perished rubber is a common issue on low-mileage cars and an area the MOT does not always catch on older vehicles with borderline tread depth.