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AO05 MGE

2005 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,057 mi
Last recorded109,057 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Ignis56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 MGE
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 109,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 109,056 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s & o/s lens's deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 105,166 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 105,118 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s & o/s lens's deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s & o/s (sills) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 105,105 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 105,105 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s & o/s lens's deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Side repeater incorrect colour n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 103,120 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 103,120 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s & o/s headlamps lens's deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 100,081 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 100,079 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced n/s & o/s headlamps deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 97,248 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s lens's deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 95,825 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 95,825 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 90,351 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 90,351 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Side repeater incorrect colour N/S and O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 83,657 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 78,298 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Feb 2017 78,298 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Oct 2015 72,403 miles

all tyres perished / cracking

Pass 3 Jul 2014 66,217 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 61,115 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

main beam tell tale light is covered with a sticker

Fail 8 Mar 2013 61,111 miles

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

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

main beam tell tale light is covered with a sticker

Pass 6 Mar 2012 54,766 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 48,704 miles

nsf rack inner joint has minor play

Pass 18 Mar 2010 41,604 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 41,604 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 33,173 miles

nsf abs ring on driveshaft cracked,

Pass 10 Mar 2008 25,229 miles

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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AO05 MGE is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO05 MGE, 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 AO05 MGE registered?

AO05 MGE is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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