2007 Suzuki Swift 1.5L Petrol · GV57 LGC

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 2026-06-08 at 167,711 miles, but the test flagged a light oil mist on the offside rear shock absorbers, indicating early seal failure. While not an immediate failure, this suggests the rear suspension is beginning to degrade, and the pattern of recurring advisories over the past two years—especially concerning suspension bushes, wheel bearings, and brake discs—points to a gradual worsening condition rather than stability or improvement. Mileage accumulation has been steady, with tests at 144,838 miles in July 2023, 149,797 in June 2024, and 158,573 in June 2025, followed by the current 167,711 miles. That represents an average of around 8,800 miles per year, consistent with typical usage. However, the gap between the June 2025 and June 2026 tests shows a jump of 9,138 miles, slightly above the annual average, which may have accelerated wear on consumables like tyres and brake components. Notably, the vehicle failed its June 2025 test despite identical advisory items being present, indicating those issues had progressed to a point where they breached legal thresholds—particularly the excessive play in the nearside rear wheel bearing and worn anti-roll bar linkage. A buyer should prioritise inspecting the front and rear suspension bushes, especially the offside front Macpherson strut top mount and nearside rear wheel bearing, both of which failed in 2025 and remain unaddressed. The front brake discs are worn and will likely need replacement at the next pad change, and the nearside front tyre shows uneven inner-edge wear, suggesting possible alignment or suspension geometry issues. The offside rear shock's light oil mist should be monitored closely, as it may soon develop into a full leak. There is no indication of structural corrosion in the records, but given the vehicle’s age and mileage, a thorough underbody inspection for rust on chassis members or wheel arches is advisable. Tyre condition and tread depth should be verified in person, especially on the rear axles where cracking and edge wear have been noted repeatedly.