2004 Suzuki Alto 1.1L Petrol · WV54 EWE

The vehicle presents a roadworthy status, but the maintenance history shows a recurring pattern of reactive rather than proactive repairs. While the most recent test in October 2025 at 39,044 miles was a pass, it followed a failure just two days prior due to multiple brake and suspension defects. The persistence of the offside front brake binding across the tests in 2023, 2024, and 2025 suggests an ongoing caliper or cable issue that was only addressed when it reached a point of failure. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,775 miles per year. Between October 2023 and October 2025, the car covered only 890 miles. This extremely low usage explains the accelerated degradation of rubber-based components noted in the record. The perished rear tyre, deteriorated ball joint dust covers, and failing nearside drive shaft CV boot identified in 2023 are classic symptoms of long periods of standing which lead to dry rot and material cracking rather than mechanical wear from distance. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the braking system and suspension integrity. The 2024 test flagged corroded coil springs on all four corners, which is a significant structural concern for a vehicle of this age despite low mileage. Furthermore, the 2025 advisory for oil misting on the offside rear shock absorber indicates the seals are beginning to fail. Given the history of a poor exhaust box and pervasive rust, the entire underbody should be checked for deep-seated structural decay to ensure the low mileage has not masked age-related corrosion.