2009 Suzuki Swift 1.5L Petrol · WP09 KGU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a reactive approach to repairs rather than preventative care. While it passed its most recent test in March 2026 at 144,949 miles, the failure just one month prior revealed a significant list of mechanical and electrical defects. The trend shows that the owner only addresses issues once they trigger an MOT failure, evidenced by the recurring failure of lighting bulbs and tyre wear across multiple years. At 144,949 miles over 17 years, the Suzuki Swift has averaged approximately 8,500 miles per year. This is consistent with typical low-intensity usage patterns for a small hatchback of this age. The mileage data shows consistent intervals, with 11,675 miles covered between March 2024 and March 2025, and another 11,672 miles between February 2025 and March 2026. This regularity suggests the vehicle is used regularly, which helps prevent the degradation of rubber components and drivetrain parts. A buyer must inspect the suspension and wheel assemblies closely, as the March 2026 failure flagged a nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint as excessively worn and a rough nearside rear wheel bearing. These issues indicate active wear on the steering and suspension geometry that requires immediate attention. The recurring advisory for tyres worn to the legal limit in both 2025 and 2026 suggests a neglect of basic consumable maintenance or potential alignment issues that are causing uneven tyre wear. The record also highlights persistent issues with electrical components, with multiple failures involving position lamps, stop lamps, and headlamps. The reported failure of the bonnet primary retaining device in the latest failed test is a critical safety concern that must have been rectified correctly. In-person inspection should check for structural corrosion in the sills and wing arches, as the MOT record does not explicitly rule out structural thinning on a vehicle of this age.