2013 Suzuki Alto 1.0L Petrol · NX63 CTY

The 2013 Suzuki Alto presents a stable and reassuring roadworthiness profile. The most recent test, conducted on 17 July 2025 at 116,844 miles, resulted in a clean pass with zero defects recorded. This outcome, mirroring the clean pass from 25 July 2023 at 113,641 miles, indicates a consistent maintenance trend with no emerging mechanical or structural concerns over the last three years. The vehicle has been maintained to a standard that consistently meets the minimum safety requirements without any advisories or failures. The mileage pattern reveals a notable anomaly that warrants closer scrutiny. Between the clean pass on 25 July 2023 at 113,641 miles and the next recorded test on 17 July 2024 at 103,564 miles, the recorded mileage has decreased by 10,077 miles. This is physically impossible under normal circumstances and strongly suggests a data entry error, a clocking discrepancy, or a replacement unit on the odometer. Following this irregularity, the mileage returned to 116,844 miles by July 2025, representing a plausible annual accumulation of approximately 13,280 miles from the 2024 figure. The overall annualised average of roughly 8,988 miles remains typical for a 13-year-old city car, but the 2023 to 2024 data point is a significant red flag that a buyer must investigate through a comprehensive vehicle history check and physical inspection of the vehicle's wear relative to the displayed mileage. Despite the clean MOT record, the mileage discrepancy demands a thorough in-person inspection. A buyer should meticulously examine the condition of the brake discs, pads, and suspension bushes to see if the wear aligns with a genuine 116,844 miles or suggests a substantially higher true figure. The structural integrity of the underbody, sills, and subframes must be checked for corrosion, as a vehicle of this age and type is susceptible to rust even if it has passed its MOT. The engine, gearbox, and clutch should be assessed for smooth operation, and the tyre condition and date codes reviewed to determine if they are consistent with the service history. The clean MOT record is a positive indicator, but the anomalous mileage data means the physical condition of the car is the ultimate arbiter of its true history and value.