2011 Suzuki Swift 1.2L Petrol · CF11 AHL

The Suzuki Swift currently fails to hold a valid MOT; the 9 April 2026 test at 114,706 miles recorded a failure with no defects listed. Prior to that, the vehicle demonstrated a stable compliance trend, passing on 2 April 2025 at 108,472 miles, 25 March 2024 at 95,887 miles, and 13 March 2023 at 91,794 miles, all with zero advisories. The earlier same-day failure on 13 March 2023 at 91,792 miles, followed immediately by a pass at 91,794 miles, indicates a brief interruption later resolved. Overall, the maintenance trajectory appears consistent until the recent anomalous refusal. Mileage accumulation aligns with typical use for a 15-year-old hatchback. The odometer advanced from 91,794 miles in March 2023 to 95,887 miles by March 2024, a modest 4,093-mile year. A sharper increase to 108,472 miles by April 2025 added 12,585 miles, before settling to 114,706 miles in April 2026, a 6,234-mile period. Annual averages hover near 7,600 miles, suggesting no excessive commercial duty. The sparse five-entry history shows no recorded gaps beyond standard annual testing, and the absence of noted wear items implies either diligent pre-test preparation or limited inspector disclosure. A buyer must still commission a physical inspection despite the clean advisory list. At 114,706 miles, suspension bushes, coil springs, and steering joints warrant close examination for fatigue. Brake discs and calipers should be measured for wear and binding, while underside corrosion and structural integrity need assessing given the vehicle's age. The unexplained April 2026 failure with no defects mandates obtaining the DVSA refusal certificate to confirm whether it concerned emissions, identification, or administrative error. Previous owners sustained statutory testing but the record provides no evidence of proactive component replacement.