2010 Suzuki Swift 1.3L Petrol · LP59 CLU

The most recent MOT test, conducted on 30 June 2022 at 120,180 miles, resulted in a clean pass with zero defects recorded. This outcome is now over four years old as of June 2026, meaning the vehicle has been without a valid roadworthiness assessment since mid-2024. The maintenance trend shows a clear improvement leading up to that final pass. The June 2022 failure at 120,163 miles flagged binding rear brakes and poor brake efficiency, yet the retest just ten days later at 120,180 miles cleared with no issues whatsoever. That suggests the previous owner addressed the braking faults promptly. However, the absence of any subsequent test makes it impossible to confirm whether that standard has been maintained. The mileage pattern is unusual. Between the June 2021 test at 114,133 miles and the June 2022 tests at 120,163 to 120,180 miles, the car covered roughly 6,000 miles in a year, which is low but not implausible. The critical anomaly is that the recorded mileage has remained frozen at 120,180 miles since June 2022. Over four years with no MOT submission and no recorded mileage increase strongly implies the vehicle has been sitting unused or has been on a private plate without testing. Long-term standing causes its own problems. Brake discs and calipers seize, tyres develop flat spots, rubber perishes, and fuel degrades. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the braking system and structural underbody. The 2022 failure specifically cited a nearside rear service brake excessively binding, and the March 2022 failure went further, flagging excessively corroded brake pipes on both rear sides alongside poor parking brake efficiency. Brake hydraulics and pipework must be examined thoroughly for fresh corrosion or evidence of patch repairs. Suspension components also warrant close attention. The June 2021 test recorded corrosion on both front coil springs and across underbody suspension components, advisories that were never formally retested as resolved. Corroded coil springs can fracture without warning, particularly on a vehicle of this age. The front bumper was also flagged as insecure in March 2022, so check mounting points for damage or botched repairs. Given the extended period without testing, a full brake overhaul, suspension inspection, and underbody corrosion assessment are essential before any purchase commitment.