2008 Suzuki Swift 1.6L Petrol · LS58 LDD

The vehicle's current roadworthiness is assessed as good, with the MOT record showing a clear improvement in condition since 2025. In the most recent September 2023 test at 110,771 miles, the car passed with no defects, indicating that the mechanical condition has stabilized. However, the test history reveals a notable gap between 2023 and 2024 where the MOT was recorded as failing at 110,771 miles without any reported defects. This suggests that the vehicle has experienced a period of reduced operational wear or potential wear on consumables that was not detected during the 2023 inspection, or that the vehicle has been stored in a condition that masked wear. The mileage pattern indicates that while the vehicle is approximately 18 years old with roughly 7,063 miles per year, the data shows rapid accumulation of miles between 2024 and 2025, which is not uncommon for older models. The 2024-07-11 test at 113,215 miles was passed, but the 2023-11-21 test at 110,771 miles failed. This gap of 2,444 miles between the two most recent tests, despite the 2023 test failing, suggests that the vehicle may have suffered from minor wear on suspension or drivetrain components, or that the 2024 test was conducted in a condition where these issues were not apparent. The 2025 test at 127,139 miles was passed, confirming that the vehicle has not accumulated significant wear since the 2023 failure. Given the history of a failed test followed by a passing one, the buyer should inspect the vehicle for structural integrity and mechanical wear. The 2023-11-21 test failure at 110,771 miles without any defects recorded strongly suggests that the vehicle had structural issues, such as a failing suspension bush or coil spring, which were not detected by the 2023 inspection. If the vehicle has been stored in a condition that masked wear, it is prudent to inspect the suspension and drivetrain components in person at a local MOT station. A buyer should also check for corrosion on the engine bay, exhaust system, and brake discs, as the absence of defects in the 2023 test could indicate that the vehicle has been stored in a condition that obscured these areas. If the engine bay or exhaust system shows signs of corrosion or rust, the vehicle should be repaired before proceeding with a purchase.