2012 Suzuki Swift 1.6L Petrol · FD61 VNH

This 2012 Suzuki Swift presents an unusually clean DVSA roadworthiness record across its recent testing history, with no advisories, defects, or component-level concerns recorded at any of the five tests shown. The most recent pass on 5 December 2025 follows an identical clean pass from 15 November 2024, and the pattern extends back through the 11 December 2023 pass to the 9 December 2022 pass, with only one anomaly to note: a failure recorded on 8 December 2023 just three days before the subsequent pass, yet carrying no recorded defects or reasons for refusal. This suggests the vehicle either suffered a minor non-documentation issue between tests or there was a tester error, but the absence of any defect detail means it cannot be tied to a specific mechanical concern. Overall, the trend is one of consistent compliance at annual MOT inspection, with no deterioration visible in the record. With 105,640 miles accumulated over roughly fourteen years of use, the Swift averages around 7,500 miles annually, which is broadly typical for a car of this age and places it firmly in the average-use bracket rather than at either extreme. There are no extended gaps between tests that would imply a prolonged period off the road, and the regular annual testing cadence confirms the vehicle has remained in active service throughout. This level of usage generally means that major wear items such as suspension components, braking hardware, and drivetrain parts have seen steady but not extreme duty cycles, which is the most favourable pattern for longevity. There is no evidence in the mileage progression of any sudden jumps or unusually heavy usage that might indicate motorway work, towing, or commercial activity that would accelerate component fatigue. Despite the completely clean advisory history, a prospective buyer should still approach the mechanical evaluation with the awareness that an MOT only confirms compliance on the day of test, not between tests. For a Swift of this age and mileage, the components most commonly found to show wear on physical inspection are the rear brake drum or disc hardware, the front suspension lower arms and bushes, the front coil springs, and the exhaust system rear section where corrosion typically initiates. On a test drive, listen for any clonking or knocking from the front suspension over speed humps or uneven surfaces, which would indicate worn bushes or droplinks, and pay particular attention to any pulling to one side under braking which can point to a binding caliper or uneven pad wear on the front discs. It is also worth inspecting the underside carefully for any signs of corrosion on the rear subframe, suspension mounting points, and brake pipe runs, as these are common MOT failure areas on small hatchbacks once they pass the ten-year mark. Check for any signs of oil misting around the engine and gearbox seams, particularly on the rocker cover and oil filter housing, which can become more pronounced with higher mileage. The steering should feel tight with no play at the straight-ahead position, and the clutch should engage smoothly without slipping under hard acceleration in higher gears. Given that the DVSA record shows nothing of concern, a clean physical inspection combined with a satisfactory test drive should provide reasonable confidence in this vehicle's ongoing roadworthiness.