2006 Suzuki Swift 1.3L Petrol · YE06 ABF

The roadworthiness status of this Suzuki Swift is currently compromised following a failure at the most recent MOT test in April 2025. While the vehicle maintained a clean history with consecutive passes between 2022 and 2024, the recent failure at 119,901 miles indicates a shift in the mechanical condition. The maintenance trend has moved from perfect compliance to requiring immediate attention to restore legal roadworthiness. The mileage pattern is notably low for a twenty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. There is a consistent and steady accumulation of mileage between tests, with roughly 5,000 miles covered between the 2024 and 2025 inspections and another 5,300 miles in the preceding year. This low annual usage suggests limited exposure, though it often masks age-related rubber degradation, seals, and fluid breakdown that occurs due to time rather than purely mechanical wear. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection focused on the specific areas that caused the April 2025 failure, as the defects were not detailed in the summary provided. Given the age of the car, it is essential to check for structural corrosion on the sills and suspension mounting points, which are common vulnerabilities for this era of Swift. Additionally, the buyer should inspect bushes, split joints, and brake lines for cracking, as low mileage does not prevent rust on seized components or perished rubber parts over two decades of use.