2010 Suzuki Swift 1.2L Petrol · WU60 YBC

The Suzuki Swift most recently passed its MOT on 19 June 2026 at 108,963 miles yet carries a same-day failure record for steering rack inner joint play, excessive parking brake lever movement, worn near-side front anti-roll bar ball joint and an under-inflated rear tyre. Following rectification it secured a pass but the tester still flagged play in the steering rack inner joint as an advisory. The maintenance trend is worsening in the steering and suspension systems. Back in July 2024 the same steering rack play appeared only as a minor advisory at 97,587 miles, then escalated to a failure criterion by June 2026. The recorded mileage of 108,963 over sixteen years equates to roughly 6,810 miles per year, a typical usage rate for this age of vehicle. The supplied tests show steady annual accumulation: 97,587 miles in July 2024, 104,553 miles in July 2025 and 108,963 miles in June 2026. The final twelve-month period saw slightly reduced covering of about 4,400 miles. The available history is sparse before 2024 but the three recent entries display consistent testing with no unexplained gaps. A buyer should prioritise a physical inspection of the steering rack inner joints and the near-side front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint, as both have now crossed from advisory to failure status. The parking brake lever excessive movement suggests cable stretch or poor adjustment that needs correction. Tyre wear on front inner edges noted in 2024 and an under-inflated rear tyre in 2026 imply the previous owner neglected basic pressures and alignment. The 2025 failures on windscreen wipers and a position lamp are minor consumable faults yet indicate skipped routine checks. Overall the mechanical record points to a vehicle with underlying steering wear that was left unattended for at least two years. Prospective owners must verify the June 2026 repairs addressed the failed items and should budget for eventual steering rack replacement given the persistent play.