2012 Suzuki Swift 1.6L Petrol · NJ62 HSC

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding suspension wear and consumable neglect. While the most recent test in August 2025 at 99,330 miles passed with only an advisory for a deteriorated rear registration plate, the preceding two years indicate a decline in mechanical attention. The transition from a clean record in 2021 and 2022 to multiple suspension faults suggests that components are now reaching their natural fatigue limit. At 99,330 miles, the Suzuki Swift averages approximately 7,100 miles per year, which is consistent with typical UK usage for a fourteen-year-old car. The mileage accumulation is steady, with roughly 8,000 miles covered between the August 2023 and 2024 tests, and another 7,600 miles between 2024 and 2025. This consistent use suggests the vehicle has not sat for long periods, which explains the progressive degradation of rubber and metal components despite the relatively low annual mileage. A buyer must inspect the front suspension assembly closely, as the record flags recurring issues with suspension arm bushes and ball joint dust covers starting in 2023. The 2024 test specifically identified worn bushes on both the offside and nearside front arms, which likely require replacement to prevent steering instability or uneven tyre wear. The misting on the nearside rear shock absorber noted in 2023 should be checked for active leaks to ensure the damping has not progressed to a total failure. The 2024 test revealed that all four tyres were worn to the legal limit or on the edges, indicating a pattern of deferring basic maintenance. While these may have been replaced since the last test, a physical inspection should verify the current tread depth and check for uneven wear. There are no structural corrosion issues recorded in the history, focusing the primary mechanical risk on the aging suspension geometry and associated rubber bushings.