2010 Suzuki Swift 1.3L Petrol · CV10 BCY

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding structural and suspension integrity as it ages. The most recent test in September 2024 at 140,590 miles flagged a significant number of advisories that indicate ongoing corrosion issues. Specifically, the tester identified a corroded rear axle, a fuel tank breather pipe, and a corroded offside rear coil spring. While the car has passed the test, the accumulation of these defects suggests the vehicle is entering a phase where structural integrity may soon require urgent attention. The mileage pattern is consistent with a sixteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,800 miles per year. Between September 2021 (102,933 miles) and September 2024 (140,590 miles), the car covered over 37,000 miles, representing a steady rate of use. There are no unusual gaps in the testing schedule to suggest the car has sat stationary for long periods, though the consistent mileage is likely accelerating the oxidation of metal components and the wear of rubber bushes noted in the records. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the underbody, focusing specifically on the sub-frame and rear axle, which were flagged for corrosion in 2021 and 2024. The suspension shows a history of wear, with offside front suspension arm bushes noted in both 2023 and 2024. Additionally, the repeated reports of slightly distorted road wheels across multiple tests suggest potential impact damage that may have affected the vehicle’s alignment or wheel bearings. The brake lines should also be checked for further degradation, as corrosion has been a recurring theme since 2015.