2005 Suzuki Swift 1.3L Petrol · MH05 AEX

The vehicle presents a stable maintenance profile following a period of reactive repairs. The most recent test on 30 January 2025 at 109,141 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a successful retest in January 2024 after the vehicle failed on excessively worn nearside and offside front lower suspension arm ball joints. The transition from mechanical failures in 2023 and 2024 to a defect-free result in 2025 suggests that the previous owner has addressed significant wear items. The mileage accumulation is notably low for a 2005 vehicle, averaging approximately 5,200 miles per year. Between the January 2024 test at 93,398 miles and the January 2025 test at 109,141 miles, the car covered 15,743 miles, which is a higher annual average than the historical trend. While the overall mileage remains low, this pattern of intermittent use can sometimes lead to age-related degradation of rubber components, such as the tyre perishing noted in the February 2023 test. A prospective buyer should focus on the condition of the suspension and braking systems during a physical inspection. Although the ball joints were flagged as failures in early 2024, the subsequent clean pass indicates they were replaced, but the integrity of the remaining suspension bushes and steering components should still be verified. The February 2023 failure regarding excessive parking brake lever movement suggests the handbrake mechanism has required adjustment in the past; checking for cable tension and shoe wear is advisable. Finally, inspect the tyres for signs of perishing or sidewall cracking, as the 2023 record highlighted this as a recurring issue. Given the vehicle's age and low annual mileage, checking for any signs of structural corrosion on the underside is a prudent step, even though the recent MOT history does not specifically flag any immediate structural integrity concerns.