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AR02 MED

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

87,273 mi
Last recorded87,273 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR02 MED
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2026 87,273 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi/maifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 78,869 miles

Central Front Exhaust heatshields loose/missing above steering rack

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sun strip fitted within swept area of windscreen but not adversely affecting drivers view

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened rear axle support/stiffener bar fractured at nearside attachment bracket, also slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished/cracking

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened offside rear section of front sub-frame corroding (small hole) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer very corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside rear flexible brake hose ferrules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 78,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link ball joint cover split, also play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's airbag missing airbag fitted as original equipment obviously missing (7.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lower coil broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body component likely to become detached radiator support panel (crossmember) excessively corroded, radiator insecure & likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust heatshields loose/missing above steering rack

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test dice removed from drivers view ()

Front Sun strip fitted within swept area of windscreen but not adversely affecting drivers view

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play detected in strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened rear axle support/stiffener bar fractured at nearside attachment bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer very corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside rear flexible brake hose ferrules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate airbag warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 70,282 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator support crossmember very corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted wheel outer bead rim distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened small hole forming in rear section of sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside rear tyres slightly perished/cracking, nearside rear outer sidewall also slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 70,117 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator support crossmember very corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted wheel outer bead rim distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened small hole forming in rear section of sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside rear tyres slightly perished/cracking, nearside rear outer sidewall also slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 58,259 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear section of front subframe corroding (small hole forming) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside front suspension components slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front radiator support crossmember very corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit on inner edge, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly perished/cracking in primary tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 58,213 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust hangers broken, exhaust system resting on steering rack (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported brake pipe/flexible hose mounting bracket broken (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear section of front subframe corroding (small hole forming) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside front suspension components slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front radiator support crossmember very corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens deteriorated, beam image quality & light intensity slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit on inner edge, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly perished/cracking in primary tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake lever has significant level of travel recommend adjustment/repair

Pass 25 Jun 2021 54,893 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened main axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 54,426 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 54,426 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 52,863 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside & offside front headlamp outer lens deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint dust cover very perished/cracked (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 52,851 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded where clipped to rear trailing arm (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre also has no tread pattern visible (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has wires/cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside & offside front headlamp outer lens deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded where clipped to rear trailing arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint dust cover very perished/cracked (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 49,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 May 2016 49,563 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear hoses on suspension beam (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coolant leak

Pass 5 Jun 2015 46,174 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 46,168 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2014 43,918 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2013 42,752 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 37,528 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 31,894 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 26,376 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 20,431 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 14,852 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?

Based on 2,247,517 MOT tests across 189,488 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
5,184
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
189,488
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,954
Brake pipe excessively corroded 39,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,285
position lamp(s) not working 21,526
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 21,472
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AR02 MED is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 64,757 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Swift fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,954 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AR02 MED, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Swift typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Swift is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AR02 MED is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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