2012 Suzuki Swift 1.2L Petrol · SV62 AJO

The 2025‑08‑02 MOT at 105,076 miles resulted in a pass, but the vehicle exhibited several defects including a damaged rear stop‑lamp lens repaired with tape, a fluctuating front service brake, and a worn front brake disc, indicating that the maintenance trend has been worsening rather than improving since earlier tests. The mileage has risen from 69,202 miles in July 2021 to 105,076 miles in August 2025, an increase of roughly 35,874 miles over four years, or about 8,969 miles per year in the most recent period, suggesting accelerated use compared with the earlier 2022‑2023 interval where annual mileage was under 4,000 miles; the 2024‑07‑29 test at 95,701 miles showed no defects, indicating a relatively clean period before the recent surge. Recurring issues centre on the suspension and braking systems: the anti‑roll bar linkage ball joint has been flagged as excessively worn in 2025 and 2022, rear suspension corrosion appears in 2021 and 2020, and the off‑side rear coil spring fractured in 2024. Brake‑related defects such as fluctuating service brakes, worn discs, and corroded brake pipes have recurred across multiple tests, pointing to possible neglect of fluid changes and pad wear. A buyer should therefore inspect the condition of the anti‑roll bar linkage, coil springs and rear suspension bushes for rust or fracture, verify the integrity of the brake discs and pads, examine the brake pipes for corrosion, and check that all lamps function correctly without reliance on temporary tape repairs.