2006 Suzuki Swift 1.2L Diesel · FN06 XUR

The Suzuki Swift presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 31 March 2025 at 84,542 miles, with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend shows a stable and ultimately compliant picture, though the test history reveals a pattern of repeated failures immediately prior to passes that points to administrative or presentation issues rather than progressive mechanical decline. The most recent failure on 27 March 2025 at 84,146 miles, like the earlier ones, carried no recorded defects, suggesting the car was presented without a valid prior certificate or similar non-mechanical cause rather than a worsening fault condition. At approximately 20 years old, the vehicle shows 84,542 recorded miles, equating to a low average of roughly 4,227 miles per year. The mileage jumped from 74,786 on 26 February 2024 to 79,800 by 30 March 2024, then dropped to 74,808 at the 2 April 2024 pass before rising to 84,146 by March 2025. Such inconsistencies imply either odometer correction, clerical error at test centres, or periods of limited use followed by concentrated driving. The low overall mileage indicates lighter wear on drivetrain and suspension components, but the record offers no evidence of corrosion, brake, or exhaust checks beyond the bare pass outcomes. A buyer should physically inspect the structural integrity and underbody for corrosion given the vehicle's 2006 manufacture date and the absence of any advisory notes across the record. The tester logged no advisories on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or binding calipers, yet the three 2024 failures with zero defects recorded warrant verification that the car was not masking worn consumables such as tyres or wiper blades at presentation. Given the clean recent pass and low mileage, the Swift appears mechanically sound on paper. Confirm the reason for the defect-free failures and commission an independent inspection of brakes and chassis before purchase.