2018 Suzuki Swift 1.4L Petrol · VE68 YMZ

The Suzuki Swift presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT on 28 January 2026 at 39,810 miles passing with only a minor windscreen defect noted. The preceding test on 15 December 2025 at 39,743 miles was entirely clean, the first fully defect-free result in the recorded history. This suggests the previous owner addressed the windscreen damage that had been carried as an advisory since the December 2024 test at 33,510 miles. The overall trajectory points toward attentive upkeep in the final phase of ownership. The mileage pattern tells an unusual story for an eight-year-old vehicle. Between 7 December 2022 at 18,028 miles and 3 January 2024 at 26,459 miles, the car covered 8,431 miles in roughly thirteen months. Then, between 13 December 2024 at 33,510 miles and 28 January 2026 at 39,810 miles, it added 6,300 miles in thirteen months. The annualised rate sits well below the UK average of 8,000 miles, yet the accumulation has been steady rather than sporadic. There are no alarming gaps in the MOT record that would suggest prolonged periods off the road, and the testing cadence has been consistent with annual checks. The recurring theme across the record is windscreen damage, flagged in both the January 2026 and December 2024 tests under item 3.2 (a) (i), with the tester noting the damage did not affect the driver's view on both occasions. This is typical stone-chip wear on a low-mileage urban runabout and does not indicate structural concern. The only other defect recorded was on 7 December 2022, when both front tyres were worn close to the legal limit and on their edges at 18,028 miles. That the tyres were not flagged again until the next test suggests they were replaced promptly, which is a positive indicator of responsive maintenance. A buyer should still inspect the front tyres for uneven wear patterns, as edge wear often points to tracking or suspension bush issues that may have been resolved or may have recurred. The windscreen should be examined closely to confirm whether the January 2026 chip has been repaired or if replacement is imminent, as stone chips on a Swift can spread with temperature changes. Given the low mileage, check the brake discs and calipers for surface corrosion from standing periods, and inspect the underside for any early signs of corrosion on subframes or suspension components that can develop on lightly used vehicles stored outdoors.