2011 Suzuki Swift 1.2L Petrol · CK61 XOV

The 2011 Suzuki Swift passed its most recent MOT on 2 December 2025 at 111,006 miles, but the record reveals a maintenance pattern that has deteriorated over the past two years. The December 2025 pass came with multiple advisories, including a corroded rear axle, general underbody corrosion, a corroded nearside rear fuel pipe, and a nearside front tyre worn to the legal limit. A front oil leak was also noted, though deemed not excessive at the time. Comparing this to the clean pass recorded on 19 November 2024 at 105,475 miles, the trend is clearly worsening. The car went from zero defects in late 2024 to a cluster of corrosion and wear items barely a year later, suggesting the vehicle may have been stored or subjected to conditions that accelerated deterioration. The mileage accumulation is broadly consistent with typical use for a 15-year-old car. Between the October 2023 test at 98,273 miles and the November 2024 test at 105,475 miles, the car covered approximately 7,200 miles in 13 months, aligning with the overall average of roughly 7,400 miles per year. The jump from 105,475 miles in November 2024 to 111,006 miles by December 2025 represents about 5,500 miles in 13 months, which is slightly below average. There are no alarming gaps or sudden spikes in the odometer record, and the mileage progression appears genuine and unremarkable for a small petrol hatchback of this age. A buyer inspecting this Swift in person should pay close attention to the rear axle and underbody, given the corrosion flagged in the December 2025 test. Structural rust on a rear axle is not a minor cosmetic concern; if left untreated, it can compromise the integrity of mounting points and suspension geometry. The corroded nearside rear fuel pipe also warrants immediate inspection, as corrosion on fuel lines carries a genuine risk of leaks and should be replaced rather than monitored. The front oil leak, while described as not excessive, needs identifying. It could stem from a deteriorating valve cover gasket or oil filter housing seal, common on this engine, but any oil contamination near exhaust components should be taken seriously. Tyre wear has appeared as a recurring advisory, flagged in both October 2023 and December 2025. Repeated nearside wear on the front and rear suggests possible tracking misalignment or a suspension geometry issue, potentially linked to worn bushes or a damaged anti-roll bar linkage. The November 2024 failure for a deteriorated anti-roll bar linkage dust cover on the offside front supports this. A buyer should have the front suspension and steering components thoroughly checked on a ramp, with particular attention to ball joints, track rod ends, and suspension bushes. The wiper and washer defects from 2023 and 2024 appear to have been addressed, but confirming the wiper linkage is secure and the washer system functions correctly remains worthwhile.