2014 Suzuki Alto 1.0L Petrol · DP14 MVL

The 2014 Suzuki Alto presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass at 90,079 miles on 11 August 2025 with zero defects recorded. That outcome is significant because it follows a failure just over two years earlier on 14 August 2023, when the tester flagged an excessively worn nearside front suspension arm pin or bush and a loose front mounting bolt. The subsequent test on the same date in 2023 passed, and every test since, including the most recent, has been completely clean. This pattern suggests the suspension defect was properly rectified and the vehicle has since been maintained to a consistent standard with no further deterioration. The mileage accumulation is broadly typical for a twelve-year-old car, averaging roughly 7,500 miles per year. The record shows steady annual progression from 56,565 miles in August 2022 to 77,695 miles in August 2024, then a jump to 90,079 miles by August 2025, representing approximately 12,384 miles in that final twelve-month period. That uptick is notable but not alarming for a small city car that may have changed usage patterns or seen a new owner relying on it more heavily. There are no suspicious gaps in the MOT record, with annual tests filed consistently each August, indicating the vehicle has remained in active use and has not been sitting idle for extended periods. A buyer should still inspect the front suspension carefully despite the clean recent pass. The 2023 failure involved a worn bush and a loose mounting bolt, which are components subject to ongoing stress and vibration. Check the nearside front suspension arm, bushings, and subframe mounting points for play, cracking, or fresh tool marks that might suggest a recent bodge rather than a proper repair. Examine the front tyres for uneven wear, which would confirm whether the suspension geometry was correctly reset after the repair. Given the 2025 mileage step-up, also assess the brake discs and pads, the condition of the exhaust system, and the underside for corrosion, as higher annual use accelerates consumable wear on a vehicle of this age.