2016 Suzuki Swift 1.2L Petrol · YL16 AHA

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift from clean records to emerging mechanical wear. The most recent test in June 2025 at 70,240 miles passed but introduced the first noted defects in a five-year history. The tester identified a light oil misting on the nearside rear shock absorber and noted an excessively smooth brake pedal surface. These indicators suggest the beginning of component degradation after several years of previously defect-free inspections. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent with a low-use vehicle, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. Between the 2021 test at 41,693 miles and the 2025 test at 70,240 miles, the car covered 28,547 miles, maintaining a steady usage profile. This low annual mileage generally reduces the strain on the drivetrain and engine, but the age of the vehicle means that stationary time becomes a factor, which can lead to the drying of rubber components and seals regardless of the low distance travelled. A buyer should physically inspect the nearside rear suspension to determine if the oil misting has progressed to a functional leak requiring immediate replacement. The smooth brake pedal surface noted in 2025 warrants a check of the brake fluid condition and the state of the master cylinder, as this can sometimes indicate internal seal wear. Additionally, the windscreen damage recorded in June 2024 should be verified to ensure no cracks have spread across the driver's field of view since that inspection.