2014 Suzuki Alto 1.0L Petrol · JM07 ARY

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT in April 2026 with 32,662 miles and no defects recorded. The maintenance trend shows an improving trajectory following a period of mechanical degradation between 2023 and 2025. While the car suffered from recurring failures related to suspension and emissions, the owner has successfully addressed these issues, resulting in a clean sheet for the last two consecutive tests. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 12-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,722 miles per year. This low usage pattern is consistent across the record, moving from 9,965 miles in 2017 to 32,662 miles in early 2026. However, the low mileage correlates with age-related wear on rubber and metal components, as evidenced by the perishing tyres and corroded springs noted in 2023, which often result from long periods of inactivity rather than mileage-based friction. A buyer should focus specifically on the front suspension assembly, as the arm pins and bushes have been a recurring fault since at least 2020. The progression from worn bushes in 2024 to excessive wear causing a failure in 2025 indicates these components are prone to rapid degradation on this model. Inspection of the rear axle and trailing arms is also necessary to monitor the corrosion flagged in 2023 to ensure it has not progressed into structural compromise. The 2024 failure regarding the exhaust lambda reading suggests a past issue with the fuel mixture or sensor health, though the vehicle passed the subsequent emissions check. Given that the front brake discs were noted as worn in 2023, a physical inspection should check for surface rust or pitting, which is common on low-mileage cars that sit stationary. Checking the tyre sidewalls for cracking is vital, as the history confirms a history of rubber perishing due to age.