SUZUKI SWIFT SZ5 DUALJET MHEV CVT2021 · 1.2L Hybrid Electric (Clean)

The Suzuki Swift presents a clean bill of health as of its most recent MOT on 4 July 2025, when it passed with zero defects at 27,320 miles. The maintenance trend is stable and unremarkable in the best sense — no advisories, no failures, and no recurring faults across both recorded tests. This is a vehicle that has, by the evidence of the DVSA record, required no remedial attention throughout its MOT history. The mileage profile tells an interesting story. Between the 2024 test at 17,350 miles and the 2025 test at 27,320 miles, the car covered 9,970 miles in just under twelve months — a significant jump compared to the 17,350 miles it apparently accumulated over its first three years of life from 2021 to 2024. That earlier period suggests the car sat largely unused or was driven very sparingly. The sudden increase in annual mileage from 2024 onward indicates a change in ownership or usage pattern, shifting from a near-static vehicle to one covering a more typical, though still modest, annual distance. The low overall mileage of 27,320 across five years means wear on consumables such as brake discs, pads, tyres, and suspension bushes is likely to be light. However, prolonged periods of standing can introduce its own risks. Seized or binding calipers, perished rubber bushings, dried-out door seals, and surface corrosion on brake components or subframe mounting points are all plausible on a car that spent its early life largely stationary. The clean MOT record does not rule these out — a visual inspection under the car and a road test from cold would reveal any such issues. A prospective buyer should focus the in-person inspection on the underside condition, checking for structural corrosion on sills, subframes, and suspension mounting points. Tyre age and sidewall condition deserve attention, as original-fit tyres on a 2021 vehicle will be approaching five years old regardless of remaining tread depth. Brake fluid condition and pad thickness should be verified, given the possibility of moisture ingress from extended periods of disuse. The CVT gearbox should be checked for smooth, judder-free operation from a standstill, as low-mileage use can sometimes lead to uneven wear on clutch packs within the transmission. Overall, the paper record is reassuring, but the car's early sedentary years warrant a thorough physical check rather than reliance on the clean MOT alone.