2014 Suzuki Swift 1.2L Petrol · CE14 LGG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive approach to repairs rather than proactive care. The most recent test in September 2025 at 76,531 miles passed, but followed a failure just four days prior. That failure was caused by a fractured offside front coil spring, an inoperative lamp, and worn tyres. While the car currently meets legal standards, the recurring nature of suspension and tyre-related defects suggests that the owner only addresses faults once they result in an MOT failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,400 miles per year. Between August 2022 at 51,360 miles and September 2025 at 76,531 miles, the car covered over 25,000 miles, representing a steady rate of use. However, the relatively low annual mileage has not prevented age-related degradation of rubber components, as evidenced by the repeated reports of cracking and perishing tyres stretching from 2022 through 2024. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the braking system and suspension. The record shows thinning pads in 2023 and 2024, alongside pitted and scored front brake discs, indicating the front braking assembly is likely nearing the end of its effective life. Furthermore, the 2024 advisory regarding perished lower arm rear bushes and the broken coil spring in 2025 highlight a need to check all remaining suspension components for signs of play or tearing. The persistent history of oil leaks from the gearbox and nearside noted in 2022 and 2023 should be verified visually to ensure these leaks have not worsened into significant drips. Given the frequent flags for tyre sidewalling and uneven wear across multiple years, the age of the current tyres should be checked for dry rot, regardless of tread depth.