2016 Suzuki Swift 1.2L Petrol · CU66 UNE

The 2016 Suzuki Swift presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 28 August 2025 at 89,811 miles with zero defects recorded. That result marks a notable turnaround from the previous year's failure, suggesting the last owner addressed the tyre issues promptly and has kept the car in good order since. The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT through late August 2026, giving a buyer reasonable short-term coverage. The mileage accumulation of roughly 8,981 miles per year sits squarely within typical annual use for a car of this age. The record shows a steady climb from 72,555 miles in September 2022 to 89,811 miles by August 2025, with no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes that would raise odometer fraud concerns. The 2024 failure and retest both logged 84,103 miles, confirming the car was driven to a garage, repaired, and retested within a day, which is a positive indicator of responsible ownership. The recurring theme across this MOT history is tyre condition. The September 2024 failure flagged four tyres with tread below or near the 1.6mm legal limit, perishing, cuts reaching the ply, and a nail puncture. The 2023 pass carried advisories for perishing on both the offside front and nearside rear. This pattern suggests the car may have spent extended periods stationary or been driven on underinflated tyres, accelerating sidewall degradation. A buyer should inspect all four tyres carefully for uneven wear, sidewall cracking, and correct inflation, and check whether the spares and tools are present and serviceable. Beyond tyres, the clean 2025 result is reassuring, but a buyer should still examine the underside for corrosion given the car's age, paying particular attention to suspension mounting points, subframes, and brake lines. The front brake discs and pads, along with rear brake calipers for any sign of binding, deserve a close look given the Swift's tendency for rear caliper seizure in damp climates. Suspension bushes and coil springs should be checked for wear, and a short test drive will reveal whether the clutch, gearbox, and exhaust emissions remain consistent with a well-maintained example at this mileage.