2018 Suzuki Swift 1.2L Petrol · CU68 XKB

This 2018 Suzuki Swift presents a roadworthiness record that is broadly reassuring but characterised by an unusual pass-fail rhythm across its recent test history. The vehicle achieved a clean PASS at the most recent assessment on 1 October 2025 with no advisories or defects recorded, which represents a satisfactory current position. However, the MOT log shows that this pass followed immediately after a FAIL recorded just two days earlier on 29 September 2025, with no defects noted against either entry. A similar pattern occurred in September 2023, when a FAIL and a PASS were both logged on 13 September 2023. This back-to-back test result sequence typically indicates items that were rectified quickly between tests, such as bulbs, tyre condition, or wipers, rather than fundamental structural or mechanical deterioration. The intervening 2024 test on 25 September 2024 was also passed cleanly, supporting the view that this is a mechanically sound car rather than one with chronic underlying defects. Overall, the trend across the available history is stable, with no advisories, structural corrosion concerns, or component-specific recurring failures logged. With 69,887 miles recorded against an eight-year vehicle age, this Swift averages approximately 8,736 miles per year, which sits comfortably within typical usage parameters for a small petrol hatchback of this generation. There are no extended gaps between test entries that would suggest prolonged periods off the road, and the test intervals are consistent with a vehicle that has been in regular service. The annual mileage accumulation is unlikely to have placed excessive demand on the engine, clutch, or major drivetrain components, though standard wear-related replacement of service items should be assumed given the odometer reading. This is a healthy usage profile that points to a car used for its intended purpose rather than one subjected to either heavy commercial-style abuse or extended inactivity that can bring its own complications. For a prospective buyer, the absence of any recorded advisories means that no specific components have been officially flagged as requiring attention in the recent test history. Nonetheless, given the mileage and age, it remains prudent to carry out targeted physical checks on the areas that commonly affect Swift vehicles in this mileage bracket. On a test drive, listen carefully for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, as worn anti-roll bar bushes and drop links are a known wear point on this model. Check for uneven tyre wear, particularly on the inner edges, which can indicate worn suspension bushes or alignment issues, and feel for any pulling to one side under braking that might suggest a binding caliper. Inspect the underside for any signs of corrosion on suspension arms, the exhaust system, and brake pipes, as road salt exposure over eight winters can accelerate surface rust even on vehicles with otherwise unblemished test records. The dual test dates on 13 September 2023 and 29 September 2025 also warrant a brief conversation with the seller regarding what was rectified between those specific tests. While no defects are formally recorded, confirming the nature of any remedial work carried out provides useful context. Beyond that, a standard pre-purchase inspection should cover brake disc and pad condition, fluid levels and condition, and a thorough check of all exterior lamps and the wiper blade condition, given the pattern of rapid retests. Overall, this Swift's MOT history suggests a fundamentally roadworthy vehicle whose mechanical story is defined more by its consistent pass rate than by any specific component concerns.