2018 Suzuki Celerio 1.0L Petrol · SX18 BUJ

The Suzuki Celerio presents a solid mechanical record overall, passing every MOT test on record. The most recent test on 28 November 2025 at 50,740 miles did flag one advisory: a nearside rear brake pipe showing corrosion and contamination with grease or other material. This is a minor advisory rather than a failure, but it signals that underbody corrosion protection is beginning to deteriorate. The maintenance trend is broadly stable, with no recurring failures or escalating defect patterns across the five-year history. The mileage progression tells a consistent story. From 6,604 miles in August 2021 to 10,130 miles by August 2022, the car added roughly 3,500 miles in its first year of recorded testing. It then jumped to 30,118 miles by December 2023, representing approximately 20,000 miles over 16 months, a notably busier period. The pace slowed again to 42,882 miles by November 2024 and finally 50,740 miles by November 2025, adding around 7,900 miles in the last year. This pattern suggests varied use rather than a single long-term high-mileage commute, which is reasonable for a small city car of this age. The only advisory of note across the entire history is that corroded nearside rear brake pipe flagged in November 2025. Brake pipe corrosion is a common issue on older small cars, particularly if the vehicle has spent time standing or in damp conditions. A buyer should inspect the full length of the brake lines underneath the car, paying close attention to the rear axle area where moisture and road salt tend to accumulate. The offside windscreen damage noted in November 2024 was minor and within legal tolerance, but it is worth checking whether the chip or crack has spread since then. Beyond the documented advisory, a pre-purchase inspection should focus on the condition of the rear suspension bushes, coil springs, and exhaust system, as these components are prone to corrosion on vehicles of this age and mileage. The front brake discs and pads, along with tyre condition across all four corners, should also be checked given the car's typical urban use. The clean record between 2021 and 2023 suggests the previous owner maintained the vehicle adequately, but the emerging brake pipe corrosion in the latest test indicates that underbody protection may now need attention.