2007 Suzuki Swift 1.6L Petrol · GL57 EXS

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding mechanical neglect and deferred component replacement. While it passed its most recent test in August 2025 at 48,570 miles, the report introduced new defects that were not present in previous years. The tester flagged imbalanced front brakes that only narrowly met requirements, alongside a distorted offside front inner wheel and perished tyre sidewalls. These issues indicate that while the car is legally roadworthy, the quality of mechanical upkeep is declining. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 19-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,556 miles per year. Between August 2022 and August 2025, the car covered only 2,038 miles, suggesting it sits stationary for long periods. This low-use pattern often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components and brake hardware despite the low mileage. The presence of a perished tyre sidewall in the 2025 test is a direct consequence of age-related dry rot rather than mileage-related wear. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the offside front suspension arm, which has been flagged for a worn bush in both 2024 and 2025. The recurring failure to address this component suggests the owner is only performing minimum repairs rather than preventative maintenance. The braking system requires immediate attention, as the history shows a lagging rear service brake in 2022 followed by imbalanced front-ax brakes in 2025. The distorted inner wheel on the offside should also be checked for structural cracks or impact damage, as this indicates a significant strike that may have affected wheel alignment.