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AK55 VZL

2005 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,904 mi
Last recorded106,904 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Ignis56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 VZL
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 106,904 miles

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 106,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 96,924 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front nearside front tyre at 3mm limit is 1.6mm

Nearside Rear nearside rear tyre at 3mm limit is 1.6mm. tyre cracking around sidewall and tread pattern

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Dust cover perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front offside front tyre at 2mm limit is 1.6mm

Fail 21 Jun 2017 96,890 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front nearside front tyre at 3mm limit is 1.6mm

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear nearside rear tyre at 3mm limit is 1.6mm. tyre cracking around sidewall and tread pattern

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Dust cover perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front offside front tyre at 2mm limit is 1.6mm

Pass 23 Jun 2016 85,842 miles

General corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 24 Jun 2015 74,739 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 64,383 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 55,124 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 48,059 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs have pitted edges.

Pass 23 Jun 2011 41,616 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs have slightly pitted edges.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 33,746 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs worn with pitted edges.

Fail 24 Jun 2010 33,746 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

BOTH Front Brake Discs worn with pitted edges.

Pass 29 Jun 2009 27,440 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Ignis?

Based on 536,876 MOT tests across 40,815 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
4,630
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
40,815
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 14,088
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,981
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,823
Exhaust system not adequately supported 7,455
brake binding 7,389
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AK55 VZL is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Ignis models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 56,826 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Ignis fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 14,088 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK55 VZL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Ignis typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Ignis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AK55 VZL registered?

AK55 VZL is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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