2014 Suzuki Swift 1.2L Petrol · LT64 JWX

The 2014 Suzuki Swift presents a stable and largely clean roadworthiness record, though the most recent MOT on 1 October 2025 at 38,800 miles flagged a notable defect. The tester identified the nearside rear inner drive shaft constant velocity boot as severely deteriorated, a failure that risks grease contamination and joint corrosion if left unresolved. Prior to this, the vehicle passed four consecutive annual tests without a single defect, indicating a well-maintained mechanical baseline. The trend is therefore broadly stable, with one emerging fault that warrants prompt attention rather than signalling systemic neglect. The mileage pattern is unusually low for a twelve-year-old vehicle. Between the September 2021 test at 33,015 miles and the October 2025 test at 38,800 miles, the car covered just 5,785 miles over four years, averaging roughly 1,446 miles annually. The jump from 33,360 miles in September 2023 to 38,800 miles in October 2025 accounts for 5,440 miles in just over two years, suggesting a modest uptick in use after a period of very light running. Extended periods of low mileage can lead to perished rubber components, dried-out seals, and surface corrosion on brake discs and exhaust systems, all of which may not appear as MOT failures but affect long-term reliability. The deteriorated CV boot is the standout concern. A split or degraded boot allows joint grease to escape and water and road debris to enter, accelerating wear on the constant velocity joint itself. A buyer should physically inspect the inner and outer drive shaft boots on both sides, checking for splits, weeping grease, and play in the joints. The nearside rear area in particular should be examined for contamination and early clicking or vibration symptoms during a road test. Beyond the flagged defect, the low annual mileage and long intervals between use mean the exhaust system, brake lines, and suspension bushes deserve close inspection for corrosion and perishing. Tyre age and condition should be verified even if tread depth appears adequate, as rubber degrades with time regardless of wear. The clean MOT history suggests attentive ownership, but the combination of light use and a newly failed rubber boot points to age-related deterioration rather than high-mileage wear. A thorough underbody inspection and short test drive will confirm whether the CV joint itself has sustained damage or whether a boot replacement alone will resolve the advisory.