2000 Suzuki Swift 1.0L Petrol · W247 HBT

The Suzuki Swift is currently roadworthy, the September 2025 test at 20,621 miles showing a PASS with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend is improving: after a single failure in October 2022 at 16,733 miles, all subsequent tests have been clean, indicating that any issue identified then was resolved and the vehicle has remained stable. Mileage progression is unusually low for a 26‑year‑old vehicle. Between the failed test in October 2022 and the following October the odometer moved only 125 miles, then just 37 miles the next year, suggesting prolonged periods of inactivity. A sharp rise of 3,888 miles occurred between October 2024 and September 2025, implying a recent increase in usage after a long storage phase. The record is sparse but consistently clean, with no major mileage spikes that would indicate excessive wear. Although the MOT history shows no recurring faults, a prospective buyer should inspect the brakes for binding calipers and disc condition, the suspension for worn bushes and coil‑spring health, and the tyre tread for even wear. Given the vehicle’s age, a thorough check for corrosion on the chassis, exhaust mounting points, and any rust spots is essential. Visual inspection of the under‑body and wheel arches will reveal structural integrity issues that may not have manifested in the MOT tests.