2005 Suzuki Swift 1.3L Petrol · MG53 BAL
2005 Suzuki Swift (1.3L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 119,485 miles. MOT expired on 15 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,485 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MG53 BAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/05/2025
- 119,485 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MG53 BAL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Suzuki Swift (MG53 BAL) between March 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
MG53 BAL Mileage History
- 26/03/2022110,773 mi
- 13/05/2023117,555 mi+6,782 mi
- 04/05/2024118,255 mi+700 mi
- 30/04/2025119,471 mi+1,216 mi
- 17/05/2025119,485 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 2,772 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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