2008 Suzuki Swift 1.6L Petrol · CA08 XCB

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile with a maintenance trend showing a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its most recent test in September 2025 at 121,006 miles, this followed a significant failure just one month prior. The August 2025 failure revealed multiple critical issues including an inoperative engine management system light, a major exhaust leak, and a missing track rod end. The recurring presence of deteriorated anti-roll bar ball joint dust covers in both consecutive tests suggests that suspension components are only addressed after they reached a point of failure. At 121,006 miles over eighteen years, the Suzuki Swift has averaged approximately 6,700 miles per year, which aligns with typical national averages for an older hatchback. However, the data shows a recent burst of activity between August 2024 and August 2025, where the vehicle covered over 3,500 miles in just twelve months. This recent increase in usage, combined with the mechanical failures noted in the exhaust system and emissions readings, indicates the vehicle is now being under more stress than its historical low-mileage trend might suggest. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and exhaust system. The history notes excessive play in the nearside wheel bearing in 2023 and repeated failures of anti-roll bar linkages, necessitating a check for remaining play or uneven wear. The exhaust lambda failures and major gas leaks recorded in 2025 point to potentially failing catalytic converter or sensor issues that could impact future MOT compliance. Furthermore, the repeated reports of seat belt webbing damage across 2023 and 2024 require verification that all affected belts have been replaced rather than merely ignored.