SUZUKI SWACE SZ-T HEV CVT2021 · 1.8L HYBRID ELECTRIC

The Suzuki Swace presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean bill of health at its most recent MOT on 16 October 2025 at 42,814 miles, where no defects were recorded. The preceding test on 7 October 2025, just nine days earlier at 42,482 miles, flagged worn front brake discs on both sides, though not excessively so. That advisory has clearly been addressed, as the subsequent pass with zero defects indicates the discs and likely the pads were replaced. This pattern suggests a responsive owner who rectifies issues promptly rather than ignoring them. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for a five-year-old vehicle. Between the October 2023 test at 17,884 miles and October 2024 at 28,757 miles, the car covered 10,873 miles in twelve months, which is slightly above the annual average but not alarming. The subsequent year saw a significant drop in usage, with only 14,057 miles added between October 2024 and October 2025. There are no suspicious gaps in the record, and the annual tests align well with the vehicle's age, suggesting regular rather than sporadic use. The 2023 test at 17,884 miles revealed a smashed nearside rear lamp unit that still functioned and showed red light to the rear. While this passed, a cracked lens unit allows moisture ingress over time, potentially corrupting the bulb holder or reflector. A buyer should inspect this lamp housing for internal condensation, water pooling, or degraded wiring, and verify the lens has been properly replaced rather than merely taped. The repeated child seat obstructions preventing full seatbelt inspections in 2023 and 2025 are cosmetic inspection limitations rather than mechanical faults, but they do mean the adult belts were never visually confirmed during those tests. The worn front brake discs flagged in October 2025 at 42,482 miles, resolved before the retest nine days later, point to a car that has been driven with some enthusiasm or in stop-start conditions that accelerate disc wear. A buyer should check whether the replacement discs and pads are OEM-specification or aftermarket, and inspect the rear brake setup for similar wear given the car's mileage. At just over 42,000 miles, the hybrid drivetrain and CVT transmission should be smooth through all gears with no hesitation or judder, particularly under electric-to-petrol transition at low speeds. The suspension, having covered nearly 43,000 miles, warrants a bounce test and a check for perished bushes or leaking dampers, especially given the Swace's shared platform with the Toyota Corolla estate, which is generally robust but not immune to premature bush wear on rougher roads.