2013 Suzuki Swift 1.2L Petrol · NL13 LEU

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, but the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed the test in January 2026 at 120,020 miles, it did so with multiple advisories that mirror the failures from the previous year. The presence of a nearside front suspension arm ball joint with play, corrosion on the arm, and a minor exhaust leak remains unresolved. This indicates that the owner is only addressing faults once they reach a threshold rather than replacing wear-and-tear components. The recorded mileage of 120,020 miles over 13 years represents an average usage of approximately 9,232 miles per annum, which is consistent with typical UK driving for this age. There is a notable gap in testing data between July 2023 (108,504 miles) and November 2024 (114,293 miles), where the car covered roughly 5,800 miles in 16 months. However, the rapid progression between October 2024 and December 2025 shows the car was driven over 5,700 miles in just fourteen months, coinciding with a failure to complete an emissions test due to an exhaust blow. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and suspension geometry. The record repeatedly flags corroded brake pipes covered in grease, which often suggests an attempt to hide surface rust from the tester. The previous failure of the rear shock absorbers and parking brake indicates that the rear suspension assembly should be checked for further leaks or mechanical binding. Furthermore, the play in the nearside front ball joint is a safety risk if ignored, and the exhaust leak noted in early 2026 should be monitored to prevent a future failure in the emissions test.