2010 Suzuki Swift 1.5L Petrol · MT59 BYA

The Suzuki Swift passed its most recent MOT on 28 May 2026 at 121,588 miles, but the record shows a worsening maintenance trend. One day earlier, on 27 May 2026 at 121,581 miles, the car failed on an excessively worn nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint. The owner cleared that defect overnight yet left a smooth brake pedal, a non-excessive oil leak, a worn offside front suspension arm rear bush, a greased-over corroded nearside rear brake pipe, and edge-worn and perishing tyres as live advisories. These outstanding items, combined with the 2025 failure for fractured offside front coil spring, binding rear brakes, and a non-working offside rear stop lamp, indicate patchy upkeep rather than a stable history. The odometer climbed from 105,229 miles at the May 2024 test to 110,712 miles in May 2025, then to 121,588 miles by May 2026. That equates to roughly 7,600 miles a year overall, typical for a 2010 car, though the final twelve months added about 11,000 miles. The 2024 entry noted only low engine oil at pass; the 2025 failure recorded very low oil topped up at test, and the 2026 test still shows an oil leak. Such repeated low-oil and leak flags suggest the previous keeper deferred basic engine servicing. A buyer should inspect the front suspension closely. The fractured offside coil spring from May 2025 and the worn anti-roll bar ball joint and suspension arm bush from May 2026 point to tired geometry components. Check both front arms, the anti-roll bar links, and all four coil springs for fatigue or corrosion. The greased nearside rear brake pipe on the axle beam needs proper assessment for structural rust beneath the grease. Verify the rear brakes do not bind, confirm the stop lamps work, and review the brake pedal rubber. Tyres show recurring edge wear and perishing on the rear; examine tread depth and sidewall condition before purchase.