2007 Suzuki Swift 1.5L Petrol · FH07 ONG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a pattern of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent test in July 2023 at 111,594 miles passed with only one advisory for slight play in the offside front suspension arm ball joint. This represents a significant improvement over the major failure in 2022, where the car suffered multiple critical defects. While the current status is stable, the history shows that faults are only addressed once they fail inspection. At 19 years old, the recorded mileage of 111,594 miles reflects an average of approximately 5,873 miles per year. This low annual usage suggests the car has sat frequently, which can sometimes accelerate the degradation of rubber-based components and lead to surface corrosion. Between August 2021 and July 2022, the vehicle covered roughly 7,000 miles, showing consistent but low-intensity operation. The long intervals between some tests may explain the recurring corrosion issues on the brake and fuel lines noted in the earlier records. A buyer must conduct a close inspection for corrosion, as the fuel pipes and brake lines flagged in both 2021 and 2022 indicate a vulnerability to rust in the fluid system. The suspension is another recurring point of failure with ball joints, arm bushes, and wheel bearings appearing across multiple years. The parking brake should also be tested thoroughly, as it previously failed twice due to low efficiency and binding. Given the previous exhaust leak recorded in 2022, verify the integrity of the exhaust system and its hangers to ensure no new structural has developed since the repair.