2002 Suzuki Swift 1.0L Petrol · HF52 MKJ

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status but the maintenance trend shows signs of worsening structural and mechanical degradation. While it passed its latest test in October 2025 at 44,137 miles, it followed a failure just ten miles prior. This failure revealed a critical defect regarding excessive corrosion on the offside front suspension mounting area which significantly reduced the structural strength of the floor. The presence of this structural issue suggests the vehicle is suffering from age-related decay despite its low mileage. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,839 miles per year. The car covered only 5,021 miles between October 2023 and October 2024, and another 5,114 miles in the year leading to October 2025. This low usage often correlates with reduced heat-cycle wear but accelerates the degradation of rubber components and brake surfaces, which is evidenced by the perishing noted on the nearside rear tyre during the October 2024 test. A physical inspection must focus heavily on the offside front suspension mounting to determine the extent of the structural rot and whether the repair was cosmetic or remedial. The front brake discs have appeared as pitted and scored in three consecutive tests between 2024 and 2025, indicating that the brakes are likely corroding due to long periods of inactivity. The buyer should also verify the front exhaust leak identified in the October 2025 test and ensure the driver's seat structure remains sound following the previous failure in 2024.