2008 Suzuki Swift 1.3L Petrol · PE58 HCP

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a persistent trend of deferred repairs regarding suspension and exhaust components. The most recent test in December 2025 at 86,745 miles secured a pass, yet highlighted multiple advisories concerning tyre wear and perishing rubber. While the car consistently passes, the recurring nature of specific faults across the last four years suggests that the owner addresses issues only when they approach failure thresholds rather than performing preventative maintenance. At 18 years old, the recorded mileage of 86,745 miles is notably low, averaging approximately 4,800 miles per year. The data shows consistent usage patterns, with roughly 3,400 miles covered between the December 2024 and December December 2025 tests. This low mileage often correlates with the mechanical issues observed, such as age-related degradation of rubber components, which is evidenced by the consistent cracking and perishing tyres noted in the 2024 and 2025 records. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front suspension, as the nearside and offside coil springs have been flagged for corrosion in every test since 2022. The presence of play in the front suspension arm ball joints noted in 2023 indicates significant wear that should be verified as current despite being cleared in that test. Additionally, the exhaust system has shown recurring leaks from 2022 through 2024, suggesting the pipework is thinning and likely to require a full replacement soon. The condition of the offside rear brake pipe, flagged for corrosion in 2022, requires physical verification to ensure the degradation has not progressed toward structural failure. Given the low mileage and age, the buyer should also check for sidewall cracks in the tyres and signs of perished bushings, as the records clearly indicate the vehicle is prone to age-related decay rather than mileage-related wear.