2016 Suzuki Swift 1.2L Petrol · SC65 OHJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a significant decline in mechanical oversight. While it passed its most recent test in late January 2026 at 43,829 miles, this followed a failure just one day prior due to critical defects. The presence of a fractured offside front coil spring and a leaking front brake pipe indicates that essential safety components were neglected until the MOT testing process. The recent pass also noted imbalanced front brakes that barely met requirements, suggesting the braking system is at the limit of its effectiveness. The mileage profile is notably low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,400 miles per year. There is a clear gap in usage between January 2024 and January 2025, where the car covered only 4,491 miles, followed by a more rapid accumulation of over 9,000 miles in the year leading up to 2026. This low-frequency use often correlates with the issues seen in the record, such as surface-level corrosion on brake pipes and the pitting of the front brake discs. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking and suspension assemblies. The January 2023 test flagged corrosion on the front subframe, which requires close monitoring to ensure structural integrity has not progressed beyond surface rust. The recurring mention of corroded brake pipes covered in grease and pitted discs suggests that the previous owner may have used grease to mask leaks rather than performing maintenance. Furthermore, since both front tyres were noted near the legal limit in the latest test, the buyer should budget for immediate replacement costs.