2018 Suzuki Swift 1.0L Hybrid electric · RV68 PCY

The vehicle maintains a stable roadworthiness status with a consistent history of passes over the last five years. The most recent test in November 2025 at 28,513 miles resulted in a pass despite minor advisories regarding a perished nearside rear tyre and a front windscreen. These issues represent superficial consumable wear rather than mechanical failure or structural degradation, suggesting the vehicle has remained in generally good condition without recorded defects in the previous annual inspections. The mileage pattern is notably low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,500 miles per year. Between December 2021 and November 2025, the car covered only 10,786 miles, indicating very infrequent use or long periods of storage. This low usage typically places less strain on the drivetrain, engine, and suspension components, though it also increases the risk of age-related degradation in rubber-based parts such as seals, bushes, and brake hydraulic lines if the vehicle has sat stationary for extended periods. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the rubber components, as the 2025 advisory regarding tyre perishing indicates the material is failing due to age rather than mileage. Given the low mileage, the tester should specifically check for brake corrosion or seized calipers, as these often occur when vehicles are not driven regularly. Additionally, the damaged front windscreen should be monitored to ensure the crack does not propagate into the driver's field of vision, which would necessitate a future MOT failure.