2007 Suzuki Swift 1.3L Petrol · ND57 SVG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a clear shift toward deferred mechanical attention. While it passed its most recent test in March 2026 at 121,183 miles, the record reveals a cluster of advisories that indicate several components are nearing failure. The transition from a clean record in 2025 to multiple mechanical warnings in 2026 suggests the owner is now only addressing faults once they trigger MOT failures rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nineteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,400 miles per year. There is a 1,530-mile gap between March 2024 and March 2025, followed by another 3,514-mile interval leading into the March 2026 test. This steady, low mileage suggests regular use but also explains the age-related degradation of rubber components, as evidenced by the perishing on the nearside rear tyre noted during the March 2026 inspection. A buyer must prioritise an inspection of the front suspension, as the record shows a progression of ball joint play and a worn nearside suspension arm bush. The history of a fractured offside coil spring in 2025, preceded by a wear advisory in 2024, indicates the suspension geometry is under significant stress. Furthermore, the braking system requires immediate attention; the tester flagged low parking brake effort and a borderline pass on the nearside rear service brake, suggesting adjuster mechanisms or seized calipers that need servicing. The front tyres are also at the legal limit with uneven wear patterns, which may point to alignment issues.