2006 Suzuki Swift 1.5L Petrol · LY55 AHX

The August 2023 MOT at 144,257 miles resulted in a pass, but the tester recorded a worn offside front tyre nearing the legal limit and light oil misting on both rear shock absorbers together with reduced damping on the offside and nearside rear units, indicating ongoing suspension wear. No critical mechanical failures were noted, and the vehicle remains roadworthy for the time being, though the repeated suspension advisories suggest a stable but deteriorating condition rather than improvement. Mileage accumulation shows a steady increase over the vehicle’s 20‑year life: from 56,371 miles in March 2012 to 144,257 miles by August 2023, averaging about 7,200 miles per year. The jump from 81,847 miles in March 2015 to 113,511 miles in February 2017 represents a 31,664‑mile rise in two years, the most pronounced acceleration in the record, while earlier intervals remain roughly consistent, indicating regular use with no extended periods of inactivity. A buyer should therefore focus on the suspension system, inspecting rear shock absorbers for oil leakage, checking for binding rear brakes, and examining the condition of the anti‑roll bar linkage and ball joints, all of which have been flagged repeatedly. Particular attention is required to the tyre condition, especially the offside front tyre’s edge wear and the history of tyre lumps, as well as the structural underbody rust noted since 2021, the parking brake’s high travel, and the adequacy of the exhaust support, to assess whether the recorded advisories translate into imminent safety concerns.