2018 SUZUKI SWIFT1.4L Petrol

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a worsening condition regarding braking components and rubber seals. While it passed its most recent test in May 2026 at 45,629 miles, this followed a failure just one day prior for a rear fog lamp. The tester identified significant corrosion on both rear brake pipes and the inner faces of the brake discs, alongside a perishing offside rear tyre. These issues indicate that the vehicle is beginning to suffer from environmental degradation despite the relatively low annual mileage. The mileage profile is consistently low for an eight-year-old car, averaging approximately 5,700 miles per year. The record shows a clean history between 2021 and 2023, where no defects were noted across nearly 5,000 miles of use. However, the interval between 2024 and 2026 shows a sudden emergence of mechanical advisories, including thin brake pads and corroded brake hoses. The low usage suggests the car may sit stationary for long periods, which often accounts for the premature appearance of age-related degradation such as surface rust. A buyer must perform a thorough physical inspection of the rear braking system to determine the extent of the pipe corrosion and hose deterioration. The tester flagged corrosion on the brake hose ferrule in 2025 which progressed to a pipe failure by 2026, suggesting the structural integrity of the hydraulic lines is at risk. Check all tyre sidewalls for further cracking or perishing, as the offside rear was already flagged for failure due to age. The recurring failure of the rear fog lamp across two years also suggests a lack of basic electrical maintenance checks by previous owners.