2011 Suzuki Alto 1.0L Petrol · DG11 AEK

The Suzuki Alto passed its most recent MOT on 8 April 2026 at 35,375 miles, but only after failing the same-day initial test for an inoperative engine malfunction indicator lamp and an empty windscreen washer reservoir. The maintenance trend is broadly stable with minor recurring wear, though the latest failure shows the previous owner neglected basic pre-test checks. Slight damage to the nearside front door and sill was noted on both the failed and passed certificates, indicating a cosmetic structural mark rather than active corrosion. Recorded mileage rose from 31,418 in March 2023 to 35,375 by April 2026, an average of roughly 1,300 miles per year across that span and about 2,358 miles annually since 2011. This low annual use suggests extended standing periods. The sparse history shows no rapid accumulation or missing years, with each annual test logged consecutively from 2023 to 2026. Recurring front suspension arm bush wear appeared at the 2024 and 2025 tests, both times worn but not causing excessive movement; the buyer should physically inspect the nearside and offside front lower arms for progression. Rear brake pipe corrosion was flagged in 2023 and both rear pipes again in 2024, so a close examination of brake line integrity is warranted. The stiff and poorly adjusted handbrake from 2024 remains unreported since, yet deserves a functional check. The April 2026 failure on the engine MIL points to a latent emissions or sensor fault the owner cleared or ignored before retest. Verify the washer system and confirm the MIL stays extinguished on a live drive. Inspect the nearside front sill damage for underlying rust given the vehicle's age and low mileage storage pattern.