2021 Suzuki Swift SZ5 Dualjet Mhev 1.2L Hybrid electric (clean) · SA71 LZL

The 2021 Suzuki Swift SZ5 Dualjet MHEV demonstrates a stable and positive maintenance trend, currently holding a clean bill of health. The most recent MOT test on 15 August 2025 at 19,973 miles passed without a single defect recorded. This consecutive clean pass confirms the vehicle meets all current roadworthiness standards, showing no signs of worsening mechanical issues or recurring failures. The mileage accumulation remains consistently low for a vehicle of this age. Between the September 2024 test at 14,701 miles and the August 2025 pass at 19,973 miles, the Swift covered 5,272 miles over an eleven-month period. While this recent annualized rate sits slightly higher than the overall average of 3,995 miles per year, it still reflects light usage. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in the recorded distance, suggesting steady, short-journey driving rather than prolonged periods of inactivity. Despite the clean MOT record, the low-mileage profile warrants a focused physical inspection of components prone to deterioration from short trips. Buyers should examine the brake discs and calipers for surface corrosion and binding, a common issue when vehicles fail to reach optimal operating temperatures regularly. Suspension bushes and tyre sidewalls require close scrutiny for perishing and cracking, as rubber degrades with age and lack of use just as readily as with high mileage. Checking the exhaust system for moisture-induced corrosion and verifying the structural integrity of the underbody will round out a thorough pre-purchase assessment.