1999 SUZUKI SWIFT1.3L PETROL

The vehicle remains technically roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a stable trend of recurring fluid leaks and component degradation. The most recent test in February 2023 at 71,468 miles confirmed a pass despite a long-standing seepage in the power steering system. This specific issue persisted from at least the 2022 test, indicating that while the owner maintains the vehicle to remain within legal limits, they have not yet opted to rectify the underlying source of the leak. At 27 years old, the recorded 71,468 miles represent a low average of approximately 2,647 miles per year. The data shows very consistent low-mileage usage, with only 419 miles put on between the February 2022 and February 2023 tests. This low mileage often leads to age-related failure of rubber components rather than mechanical wear. This is evidenced by the 2020 advisory regarding deteriorated brake hoses and a perished tyre, which typically occur from vehicles sitting stationary rather than frequent use. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the power steering system and the engine bay, as the seepage noted in recent years remains an unaddressed fault. The 2021 report of a front exhaust leak and the 2022 note of an oil leak suggest that seals and gaskets are beginning to age out simultaneously. Given the 2020 mention of corroded bumper mountings, a thorough check for structural integrity and surface rust is required on the sills and mounting pans to ensure the low mileage has not masked advancing corrosion.