2011 Suzuki Swift 1.2L Petrol · CE11 ACU

The Suzuki holds a valid MOT pass from 25 April 2025 at 63,263 miles, yet that certificate expired over a year ago leaving the car currently unroadworthy in a legal sense. A clear pattern emerges across the last two cycles: the tester failed the vehicle on 16 April 2025 at 63,262 miles and again on 25 April 2024 at 59,366 miles, only to pass it days later at near-identical mileage. This fail-then-pass sequence points to rectification work being carried out promptly, though the supplied record lists no specific defect codes for any test. Mileage sits at 63,263 miles against a 2011 registration, averaging roughly 4,200 miles per year which is low for the age. Annual increments hold steady: the odometer rose from 56,049 miles in April 2023 to 59,366 miles in April 2024, then to 63,263 miles in April 2025. No gaps suggest extended lay-up, but the low overall distance means rubber and hydraulic components may have aged faster than they have worn. A buyer should prioritise a thorough underbody inspection for structural corrosion, particularly around the rear axle mounts and front subframe, as twelve months without a test hides potential deterioration. Brake calipers and rear wheel cylinders deserve close scrutiny for seizure or binding, a common consequence of infrequent use on this platform. Suspension bushes and coil springs need checking for perishing or fracture, while the exhaust system should be verified for integrity given the age. The recurring initial failures, despite absent defect details, signal that the car presents items needing attention each year; confirming the quality of those past repairs is essential before purchase.