2006 SUZUKI SWIFT VVTS GLX1.5L PETROL

The 2006 Suzuki Swift GLX presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 14 November 2024 at 148,049 miles with zero defects recorded. That result is not an isolated event. The vehicle has passed every single MOT since at least June 2022, and the record shows no recurring faults, no advisories, and no pattern of deterioration across successive tests. A single failure on 3 May 2021 at 143,582 miles appears to have been resolved immediately, as the very next test just 22 days later on 25 May 2021 passed cleanly at 143,693 miles. The overall trajectory is one of consistent upkeep rather than neglect. The mileage accumulation is steady and unremarkable for a vehicle of this age. Between the June 2022 test at 145,092 miles and the November 2024 test at 148,049 miles, the car covered roughly 2,957 miles over approximately 29 months, which equates to just over 100 miles per month. That is low but not suspiciously so for a small city car approaching two decades old. There are no dramatic gaps or sudden spikes in the odometer readings that would suggest long periods of disuse or clocking concerns. The annualised figure of around 7,400 miles sits comfortably within the typical range for a vehicle of this age and class. Despite the clean MOT record, a prospective buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. A 20-year-old car with nearly 148,000 miles will have aged rubber components regardless of test outcomes. Check the condition of suspension bushes, coil springs, and drop links for perishing or play, as these deteriorate with time as well as mileage. Inspect the underside for corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points, sills, and the exhaust system, since structural rust can develop between tests without triggering a failure until it becomes severe. Examine the brake discs, pads, and calipers for uneven wear or binding, and verify that the tyres show even tread across all four corners, which would confirm correct tracking and suspension geometry. The clean MOT history is encouraging, but it does not substitute for hands-on assessment of a vehicle that is now two decades old.