2012 Suzuki Swift 1.6L Petrol · EU12 RWK

The Suzuki Swift presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 5 February 2026 at 71,077 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded. The prior day, 4 February 2026 at 71,074 miles, the vehicle failed with no defects listed, which points to an administrative or documentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. Across the five years of records from February 2023 to February 2026, every test either passed or failed without recorded defects, showing no worsening pattern of wear or recurring advisories. The mileage sits low for a 2012 registration. The record shows 59,399 miles in February 2023, 61,787 in February 2024, 66,399 in February 2025, and 71,077 in February 2026. That is roughly 3,900 miles added per year, below the 5,077 annual average implied by the total. The clean sweep of tests with no advisories on tyres, brakes, suspension bushes, or corrosion suggests the previous owner kept basic upkeep current, though the sparse entry set gives limited insight into deeper component condition. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion, as the MOT record logs no advisories but does not confirm absence of early rust on sills or subframes. The 2026-02-04 fail with zero defects warrants checking the V5C and test certificate to confirm no outstanding notification or clerical rejection. Given the low annual use, brake discs and calipers may have suffered from standing moisture; a road test should confirm no binding calipers or uneven pedal feel. Suspension arms, coil springs, and exhaust emissions remain untested by any advisory across the timeline, so a pre-purchase check of bush condition and tailpipe output is prudent. The clean history supports a sound purchase, but the unexplained fail and light mileage mean a independent mechanic should verify the car before funds transfer.