2015 Suzuki Swift 1.2L Petrol · LB15 AEC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift toward increasing mechanical wear as the car ages. The most recent test in June 2026 at 103,402 miles identified an advisory for an offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint with slight play. While this did not cause a failure, it marks the beginning of suspension degradation that was absent in earlier years. The overall history suggests a transition from pristine operation to requiring proactive component attention. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,400 miles per year. There is a notable increase in usage between June 2022 and June 2024, where the car covered over 36,000 miles in two years. Prior to 2022, the vehicle saw significantly lower usage, covering only about 12,000 miles between 2018 and 2021. This recent surge in annual mileage explains the appearance of wear-related faults, such as tyre issues and lighting deterioration, in the more recent MOT records. A buyer should conduct a close inspection of the front suspension and steering components, as the anti-roll bar linkage issue often precedes further wear on bushes and control arms. The record reveals a history of poor tyre management, including a failure in 2022 for mismatched sizes and structural failure, followed by advisories for uneven wear and perished rubber in 2023 and 2025. Verify that the current set of tyres is uniform across axles and correctly fitted to avoid further alignment issues. Additionally, the 2024 failure regarding deteriorated registration plates and bumper damage suggests that cosmetic and secondary external maintenance may have been neglected until required by the tester.