2014 Suzuki Swift 1.2L Petrol · CE14 AHA

The 2026-07-24 MOT result shows the 2014 Suzuki Swift failed, rendering it currently not roadworthy until the major exhaust leak and illegal tyre tread depths are remedied; the presence of an oil leak recorded as ‘not excessive’ suggests prior maintenance was performed, but the recurring tyre wear and exhaust defect indicate a deteriorating condition rather than improvement. Mileage has risen from 27,108 miles in the March 2017 test to 127,921 miles in the July 2026 test, an increase of roughly 10,660 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a 12‑year‑old vehicle; however, the jump from 68,958 miles in May 2022 to 87,004 miles in May 2023 represents a 19% rise in a single year, suggesting periods of intensified use or reduced standing time. Recurring faults point to a pattern of suspension and braking wear: the anti‑roll bar linkage ball joint dust covers were noted as severely deteriorated in May 2024, the parking brake lever showed excessive movement and efficiency shortfalls in the same test, and the rear exhaust exhibited a major gas leak in July 2026, while the front tyres have repeatedly fallen below the 1.6 mm legal tread depth. A buyer should therefore inspect the rear exhaust system for corrosion or repair, verify tyre tread on all four wheels, examine the condition of the anti‑roll bar linkages, suspension bushes and coil springs, test the parking brake adjustment and efficiency, and assess the front brake discs for pitting or scoring, as these components have shown consistent signs of neglect or excessive wear.