2015 Suzuki Swift 1.2L Petrol · GY65 XJP

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, having passed its most recent MOT on 24 November 2025. While the car remains legal for use, the maintenance trend shows a recurring pattern of brake wear that has persisted for three consecutive testing cycles. The tester flagged worn front brake discs and thinning brake pads on both the nearside and offside fronts in the 2023, 2024, and 2025 inspections. This indicates a gradual, predictable depletion of braking consumables rather than an acute mechanical failure. The recorded mileage of 43,284 miles is notably low for an 11-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,935 miles per year. This low usage suggests the car has seen light duty, which often correlates with less mechanical strain on the drivetrain and suspension. The MOT history shows consistent annual testing without significant gaps in documentation, though the low mileage means components like seals or tyres may have aged due to time rather than distance. A prospective buyer should focus an inspection on the front braking system. Since the advisories for worn discs and thinning pads have appeared every year since November 2023, the components are likely nearing the end of their service life and will require replacement shortly to avoid a failure in the next test. The 2023 advisory regarding a damaged offside rear tyre sidewall suggests minor impact or curb damage occurred in the past, so a physical check of the current tyre condition and sidewall integrity is necessary. Beyond the brakes, the lack of recorded defects in the 2021 and 2022 tests suggests the vehicle's structural integrity and suspension components have remained in good order. However, because the car has been driven sparingly, it is worth checking for any signs of age-related deterioration such as perished rubber bushes or minor corrosion that can occur when a vehicle sits idle for extended periods.