2009 Suzuki Alto 1.0L Petrol · LV09 WHZ

The overall roadworthiness status for this Suzuki Alto is sound, underpinned by a clean pass on 20 March 2026 at 97,190 miles following a procedural failure two days prior for which no specific defects were logged. The maintenance trend reflects exemplary mechanical stability, as every recorded annual test from March 2023 through March 2026 concluded with zero advisory items or failure points noted by the examiners. This streak of faultless testing indicates that previous keepers maintained the vehicle diligently and addressed potential issues before they escalated into test failures. Accumulating 97,190 miles over approximately seventeen years yields an average of roughly 5,717 miles annually, confirming a low-mileage usage profile typical of a city runabout. The mileage progression shows consistent, modest increments year on year, with 1,113 miles covered between March 2025 and March 2026, and 1,313 miles recorded in the preceding twelve-month period. This steady employment pattern proves the car has not suffered from prolonged periods of stagnant storage, which helps mitigate risks associated with seized components or degraded fluids. Physical inspection should nevertheless prioritize vulnerable structural and mechanical zones common to this model, despite the unblemished MOT history. Check the sills, floorpan, and suspension mountings for early signs of corrosion, as subframe and structural rust can develop unseen beneath the protective underseal. Inspect the condition of the brake discs and pads for uneven wear or surface pitting caused by low-mileage stop-start journeys, and listen closely for play in the suspension bushes and coil springs during a test drive.