2016 Suzuki Swift 1.2L Petrol · CU66 UNK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift towards suspension component wear. While the car passed its September 2025 test at 69,728 miles, the tester identified multiple defects involving both the nearside and offside front lower suspension arm bushes. Additionally, the inner rear rubber bushes were deteriorated and perished. These faults did not result in a failure at the time but indicate the beginning of significant rubber-related degradation across the front and rear suspension assemblies. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. The record shows steady progression from 47,520 miles in September 2022 to 69,728 miles in late 2025, suggesting light but consistent annual use. The gap of roughly 7,700 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests indicates the car is not driven excessively, which often explains the drying of rubber components and bushes despite the relatively low total odometer reading. A buyer should physically inspect the front suspension closely to ensure that the perished bushes noted in 2025 have been replaced or are not causing further play in the steering. The 2024 failure regarding anadjusted parking brake lever and an ineffective wiper suggests the previous owner occasionally neglected basic maintenance items, so a check of the handbrake tension and the state of the blades is necessary. Given the age of the Suzuki Swift, a thorough check for corrosion on the sills and exhaust is also advisable, as these areas were not highlighted in the recent records but remain common failure points for this model.