2014 Suzuki Alto 1.0L Petrol · WM14 VLB

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a persistent trend of neglected wear-related components. The most recent test in August 2025 at 36,860 miles shows that previously flagged offside front suspension arm bushes and multiple tyre and wheel issues remain unresolved. While the car passed, the recurring nature of these faults across several years suggests a pattern of only addressing repairs when they approach test failure rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a twelve-year-old Suzuki Alto, averaging approximately 3,000 miles per year. Between September 2022 at 33,165 miles and August 2025 at 36,860 miles, the vehicle covered less than 4,000 miles. This low usage often leads to the atmospheric degradation of rubber components, which is evidenced by the August 2025 advisory for a perished nearside rear tyre showing cracking and surface damage despite the low distance recorded on the odometer. A buyer must conduct a close physical inspection of the front suspension geometry, as the offside front suspension arm bush has been flagged as worn since 2022 without recorded replacement. The consistently distorted nearside front road wheel also indicates an alignment issue or a previous impact that is likely causing the uneven tyre wear observed in multiple tests. Given the history of tyres reaching the legal limit or exposing cords, the current age of all rubber components should be checked for dry rot and cracking rather than just tread depth.