2016 Suzuki Celerio 1.0L Petrol · MH65 NXG

The Suzuki Celerio presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT conducted on 10 September 2025 at 40,701 miles returning a completely clean pass with zero defects recorded. Every single test in the available history, stretching back to January 2022, has passed first time with no advisories or failures whatsoever. This is an exceptionally clean record for a vehicle of this age and suggests a conscientious previous owner who maintained the car to a high standard. The trend is firmly stable, with no emerging mechanical or structural concerns flagged by any tester over the past four and a half years. The mileage pattern tells an unusual story. Between the January 2024 test at 24,737 miles and the September 2025 test at 40,701 miles, the car covered 15,964 miles in approximately twenty months. That is a sharp acceleration compared to the earlier years, where the car averaged roughly 3,300 miles annually between January 2022 and January 2024. The jump from low, sporadic use to nearly 16,000 miles in under two years suggests a change in ownership or a significant shift in the vehicle's role, possibly from a lightly used second car to a regular daily commuter. Despite this increased usage, the mechanical condition has not deteriorated, which speaks well of the upkeep during the higher-demand period. With no recurring faults on record, there are no specific problem areas to flag from the MOT data itself. However, the rapid mileage increase in the most recent period means a buyer should pay close attention to consumable wear items that may now be approaching replacement. Inspect the tyres for uneven wear, check the brake discs and pads for lipping and thickness, and examine the suspension bushes and coil springs for any deterioration that can accelerate under heavier use. The exhaust system and its mountings deserve a visual check for corrosion, particularly if the car spent its early years standing for long periods. A thorough underbody inspection is advisable given the car's age, looking for any signs of surface or structural corrosion on the sills, subframes, and around the suspension mounting points. The steering rack and track rod ends should be checked for play, and the condition of the wishbone bushes and anti-roll bar links should be assessed. Test drive the vehicle and listen for any knocking over speed bumps or pulling under braking, which could indicate wear not yet severe enough to trigger an MOT advisory. The clean record is encouraging, but a hands-on inspection remains essential to confirm that the mechanical reality matches the paper history.