2018 Suzuki Celerio 1.0L Petrol · PL67 DPY

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding braking components and consumable wear. The most recent test in December 2025 at 68,087 miles flagged multiple issues including a defective parking brake lever, pitted front brake discs, thin front inner brake pads, and a cracked offside rear tyre. This represents a decline from the December 2024 test, where only worn discs and pads were noted, suggesting that the braking system is now requiring comprehensive attention. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,500 miles per year. The record shows a steady accumulation of mileage, with 10,917 miles covered between January 2022 and January 2023, and another 5,804 miles recorded between October 2023 and December 2024. This regular usage suggests the car is used daily rather than sitting for long periods, though the frequency of defects in the later tests indicates that preventative maintenance may be reactive to MOT inspections rather than being addressed at standard intervals. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front braking assembly, as the recurring reports of pitting, scoring, and thin pads suggest the discs are nearing the end of their functional life. The parking brake mechanism should be tested for mechanical play or adjustment issues following the defect recorded in late 2025. Furthermore, the history of uneven tyre wear on edges on both the nearside front and offside rear necessitates a check of the wheel alignment and suspension bushes to ensure no geometry is causing premature tyre degradation.