2015 Suzuki Swift 1.2L Petrol · LP65 DVW

This 2015 Suzuki Swift presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT, conducted on 27 February 2026 at 66,665 miles, passed, but the tester flagged both front suspension arm ball joint dust covers as severely deteriorated and perished. This is a notable finding. While the joint itself may still be functional, a perished cover allows ingress of dirt and moisture, accelerating wear of the joint and potentially leading to a failure at the next test if not addressed. The trend is not clearly worsening or resolving; it shows a vehicle that passes its annual test but accumulates minor advisories that point to deferred rather than proactive maintenance. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable. From the first record in February 2023 at 59,875 miles to the latest in February 2026 at 66,665 miles, the car has covered 6,790 miles over three years, averaging roughly 2,260 miles annually. This is lower than the lifetime average of approximately 6,060 miles per year, suggesting the vehicle has seen lighter recent use or spent extended periods stationary. The MOT history itself is sparse, with only five recorded events, all clustered around late February each year, indicating a single annual test pattern with no significant gaps. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension and braking components. The recurring advisory for worn, pitted, or scored front brake discs appeared in both the 2024 and 2025 tests, suggesting the discs have been in a degraded state for at least two years. Combined with the perished ball joint covers flagged in 2026, this points to a pattern where wear items are run to their limit rather than replaced early. The rear tyres also drew repeated advisories for cracking and perishing across 2023, 2024, and 2025, which may indicate the car sits for long periods or the tyres are of a harder compound. Inspect the sidewalls carefully for age-related deterioration, regardless of remaining tread depth. The offside rear direction indicator discolouration noted in 2026 is minor but worth verifying for water ingress within the lamp unit.