2010 Suzuki Swift 1.5L Petrol · LT60 VFB

The Suzuki Swift passed its most recent MOT on 7 July 2026 at 71,469 miles, but the test threw up multiple advisories that confirm a worsening maintenance trend. The July 2025 failure for exposed front tyre cords, corrected the same day after replacement, repeats a pattern seen at the July 2024 failure where the offside front tyre also showed cords exposed. Corroded rear brake pipes, worn front suspension arm rear bushes, and a severely deteriorated offside front CV boot have now persisted across four consecutive tests. Previous owners addressed only the bare minimum to secure a pass, leaving chronic wear unrectified. The recorded mileage of 71,469 over sixteen years averages a low 4,467 miles per annum. The gap between the July 2024 test at 54,407 miles and July 2025 at 62,261 miles shows 7,854 miles covered, then 9,208 miles to July 2026. This is a recent acceleration from prior low use, suggesting the car stood idle for long periods before current ownership increased activity. Long standing explains the perished rear tyres and creeping corrosion on brake lines noted as early as 2024. A buyer should physically inspect the rear axle brake pipes for active corrosion and check whether grease was merely smeared to mask the July 2026 advisory rather than pipes replaced. The front suspension arm rear bushes are splitting on both sides and require renewal despite the tester recording no excessive movement. The offside front inner CV boot has leaked grease since at least July 2024 and now shows severe deterioration; expect joint contamination or wear. Rear wheel bearings have shown slight play since July 2024 and remain unaddressed, though play has not worsened. The current nearside rear nail and cracking tyres are consumable items, but combined with the prior cord-exposed failures they indicate tyre care was neglected. Verify structural integrity underneath and confirm the CV joint and bearings before purchase.