2010 Suzuki Swift 1.2L Diesel · CK10 WHP

The Suzuki Swift shows a broadly stable but not unblemished maintenance trend, with the most recent test on 25 April 2022 returning a pass at 75,824 miles after an initial failure the same day for an excessively worn offside front suspension arm ball joint. The tester also logged a non-excessive oil leak and an illuminated oil warning light at that test. Four years on from the last recorded examination, the vehicle is overdue a current MOT and its present roadworthiness cannot be confirmed from the record alone. Recorded mileage sits at 75,824 against a 2010 build date, an average of roughly 4,700 miles per year. The gap between the January 2020 pass at 68,553 miles and the February 2021 failure at 71,448 shows only modest accumulation, and a similar low-use pattern continues to the 2022 tests. Sparse entries across the visible history mean we cannot judge intervening care, but the low totals suggest prolonged standing periods that often accelerate rubber perishing and brake corrosion. Recurring faults centre on the braking system and oil retention. The February 2021 failure flagged near-side rear service brake binding, an inoperative near-side parking brake, below-requirement parking brake efficiency, and excessively corroded near-side and off-side rear brake pipes. The April 2022 failure added excessive wear at the off-side front suspension arm ball joint. A persistent non-excessive oil leak appears at every test from 2020 onward. A buyer should physically inspect the rear brake pipes for structural rust, confirm the parking brake operates on both sides, and check the front suspension ball joints and bushes for play. The engine bay and underside need examination for the source and rate of the long-standing oil leak, and the oil pressure warning circuit must be verified. Given the 2022 advisories and the elapsed time, a fresh MOT and workshop inspection are essential before purchase.