2018 Suzuki Swift 1.0L Hybrid electric · SC18 UKJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a recent shift toward reactive consumable replacement. While the most recent test in April 2026 at 79,948 miles passed, the tester flagged several advisories regarding tyre condition, including perishing on the offside rear, a cut on the nearside rear, and a nail. This follows a mechanical failure in May 2025 where the rear service brakes were found excessively binding, which was rectified prior to the re-test. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per year. The record shows a steady accumulation of mileage, with 7,201 miles covered between August 2023 and May 2024, and another 2,285 miles between May 2025 and April 2026. This regularity suggests the car is used consistently rather than sitting for long periods, which is generally beneficial for the health of rubber-based suspension components and brake seals. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear brake assembly to ensure the binding issue noted in 2025 has not resulted in uneven pad wear or seized caliper pistons. The presence of nails and perishing rubber across the last two tests indicates that the tyres are reaching the end of their functional life and will likely require immediate replacement. Given the vehicle's age and mileage, checking for corrosion on the exhaust and the integrity of the suspension bushes is also advisable, although no structural defects have yet been flagged in the recorded history.