2015 Suzuki Swift 1.2L Petrol · CY15 NVC

The 2015 Suzuki Swift holds a fully clean MOT certificate issued on 25 March 2026 at 84,359 miles, with zero defects recorded on that date. That result is significant because it follows a failure just two days earlier on 23 March 2026 at the same recorded mileage, where the tester flagged four separate issues. The rapid retest and clean pass suggest the previous owner addressed those faults promptly rather than deferring them. Across the broader timeline, the maintenance trend shows a pattern of minor defects appearing at each test cycle but being rectified before the next annual inspection. This points to reactive rather than neglected maintenance, with no single fault persisting long enough to indicate a chronic underlying problem. The mileage progression is steady and consistent with typical use for an eleven-year-old supermini. The car recorded 68,542 miles on 2 August 2024, then 78,363 miles on 9 August 2025, representing roughly 9,800 miles over twelve months. The most recent jump from 78,363 miles in August 2025 to 84,359 miles in March 2026 adds approximately 6,000 miles in seven months, which is slightly above the annual average but still within a normal range. There are no suspicious mileage gaps or reversals in the record. The annual mileage of around 7,700 miles across the vehicle's life is unremarkable and does not raise concerns about either excessive wear or long-term standing damage. The recurring fault areas centre on front suspension and steering components rather than the powertrain or structure. The nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover was flagged in March 2026, and the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint was excessively worn in August 2025. Both relate to the same general area of the front suspension, indicating this is a wear-prone zone on this particular car rather than a systemic defect. A buyer should physically inspect the front suspension bushes, ball joints, and anti-roll bar links for play or deterioration, as these components will likely require ongoing attention at this mileage. The March 2026 failure also identified a rough nearside front wheel bearing and insufficient brake lever reserve travel, both of which were rectified before the retest. The wheel bearing concern warrants a test drive check for humming or roughness from the front end under load. The brake lever issue, combined with the worn front tyre edges noted in the same failure, suggests the handbrake mechanism and front wheel alignment deserve a close inspection. Tyre wear on both inner and outer edges simultaneously often points to incorrect toe or camber settings rather than simple underinflation. A buyer should verify the condition of the inner wing arches and subframe mounting points for corrosion, as these are common deterioration points on Swifts of this generation, even though the MOT record has not yet flagged structural corrosion.