2011 Suzuki Swift 1.6L Petrol · WP11 FGK

The 2011 Suzuki Swift presents a stable and recently clean bill of health. The most recent MOT, conducted on 30 October 2025 at 87,858 miles, passed with zero defects recorded, indicating that all previously flagged issues have been rectified. The maintenance trend is clearly improving. A fractured nearside front coil spring and a light oil misting on the offside front shock absorber, both identified during the failed test on 13 September 2024 at 78,703 miles, were addressed before the subsequent pass on 20 September 2024 at 78,875 miles. The advisory for a worn nearside front tyre also appears to have been resolved. This pattern suggests the previous owner corrected the critical suspension faults promptly rather than neglecting them. The mileage profile is notably low for a fifteen-year-old vehicle. The recorded 87,858 miles equates to an average of roughly 5,857 miles per year, well below the typical annual figure. The MOT record shows a gap of over a year between the November 2022 test at 72,398 miles and the September 2023 test at 73,685 miles, during which only 1,287 miles were covered. This suggests a period of very light use or potential standing. From September 2023 to September 2024, the car covered approximately 5,190 miles, and the final jump to 87,858 miles by October 2025 represents a significant accumulation of 14,173 miles in just over a year. This recent spike in usage is a marked shift from the earlier low-mileage pattern. Despite the clean recent test, the suspension faults flagged in 2024 warrant a close physical inspection. A prospective buyer should specifically examine both front coil springs for any signs of cracking or fracture, particularly the nearside unit that previously failed. The offside front shock absorber should be checked for fresh oil misting or weeping, which could indicate a deteriorating seal that may degrade again under the higher mileage now being covered. Given the recent increase in usage, the condition of all suspension bushes, drop links, and top mounts should also be assessed. The tyre wear advisory from 2024, while resolved, points to potential alignment or tracking issues. Inspect the inner edges of all four tyres for uneven wear and have the tracking geometry verified. The step up in annual mileage also places greater importance on checking the condition of the brake discs and pads, as well as the exhaust system for corrosion, components that will have seen significantly more stress in the last twelve months than in the preceding years.