2005 Suzuki Swift 1.5L Petrol · RX55 YDL

The 2005 Suzuki Swift presents as roadworthy following the most recent MOT test passed on 20 March 2026 at 96,819 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable across the available history, with four consecutive passes from March 2023 through March 2026 and only a single failure logged on 17 March 2026 at 96,790 miles that carried no recorded defects, suggesting an administrative or presentational rejection rather than a mechanical fault. No advisories or worsening patterns appear in the data. Mileage stands at 96,819 against an age of roughly 21 years, equating to about 4,610 miles per year. The records show steady annual use: 81,507 miles on 6 March 2023, 86,547 on 16 March 2024, 91,905 on 4 March 2025, and 96,790 to 96,819 across the March 2026 tests. This low annual accumulation implies light use, though the sparse five-entry history with no intermediate tests leaves long dormant periods unverified. The clean sheet across all tests indicates previous owners kept the car to minimum test standards without flagged wear. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and the limitation of MOT snapshots. The March 2026 failure with no defects recorded warrants confirmation that the tester's rejection was procedural and not a concealed issue. Structural integrity and underbody corrosion remain unseen in the records and must be checked on a ramp, as 21-year-old vehicles commonly develop rust unseen at test. Given the low mileage and clean history, consumable items like tyres and wiper blades may have aged rather than worn. Verify rubber condition and brake caliper operation during viewing, as standing time promotes perishing not captured by annual MOTs.