2015 Suzuki Alto 1.0L Petrol · WM64 TXT

The 2015 Suzuki Alto remains roadworthy following its most recent MOT on 16 January 2026 at 95,554 miles, yet the maintenance trend is best described as stable with a notable pattern of minor, recurring oversights rather than serious mechanical deterioration. The January 2026 pass was clean apart from two severely deteriorated inner CV joint boots on the Nearside and Offside Front driveshafts and a non-functioning central stop lamp. The CV boot condition is a new advisory-level item that has not appeared in previous years, suggesting either a fresh failure or one that has progressed beyond the point of casual observation. The central stop lamp fault, however, has surfaced repeatedly across multiple test dates, indicating a persistent electrical or fitting issue that previous owners have not resolved. The mileage accumulation of roughly 8,687 miles per year over eleven years is entirely typical for a city-oriented supermini and does not raise concerns about excessive wear or suspiciously low use. The progression from 63,631 miles in January 2022 to 95,554 miles in January 2026 shows a steady, consistent pattern of use with no abrupt gaps or sudden spikes that would suggest long periods of disuse or odometer irregularities. The annual test intervals are regular, and the recorded mileages between tests align sensibly with the vehicle's age and class. A buyer inspecting this Alto in person should pay particular attention to the condition of the front driveshaft inner CV joints, since severely deteriorated boots will have allowed grease contamination and moisture ingress, potentially leading to joint wear or failure. The front suspension bushes were flagged as worn in the January 2025 test at 88,930 miles, and while the tester noted no excessive movement at that point, a further 6,600 miles of use since then warrants a close check for deterioration, knocking, or play. The recurring central stop lamp fault across at least four separate tests, from January 2022 through January 2026, points to a wiring, bulb holder, or earth fault behind the rear panel that should be traced and repaired. Beyond these flagged items, a thorough underbody inspection for corrosion is advisable given the vehicle's age, with particular attention to suspension mounting points, subframes, and brake line runs. The single advisory on Nearside Rear tyre wear noted in 2022 did not recur, but a buyer should still verify current tread depth and sidewall condition across all four tyres.