2008 Suzuki Swift 1.5L Petrol · AV08 OGJ

The vehicle presents in a fundamentally roadworthy state with a highly stable maintenance trend. The most recent inspection on 16 March 2026 at 65,284 miles resulted in no defects, indicating that the car currently meets all safety and emissions standards. This follows a period of clean passes in 2023 and 2025, suggesting that the owner has maintained the vehicle to a consistent standard without allowing mechanical issues to accumulate over time. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for an eighteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,600 miles per year. Between March 2023 and March 2025, the car covered only 770 miles, while more recent usage saw a slight increase to 1,740 miles in the year leading up to the latest test. This low-usage pattern typically reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though it increases the risk of perish in rubber-based parts and fluid systems which degrade through time rather than through distance. Despite the clean record in the 2026 test, a buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on components susceptible to age-related degradation. The vehicle failed a test on 27 March 2024 at 62,263 miles, though it passed immediately upon re-test, suggesting a minor fault that was quickly rectified. Given the low mileage, an inspector should check specifically for brake corrosion or seized calipers, perished suspension bushes, and structural rust, which often manifest when vehicles sit stationary for long periods. One should also verify the condition of the tyres for dry cracking, as low-mileage cars often exhaust rubber life before the tread is exhausted.