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AU55 VPW

2005 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,924 mi
Last recorded116,924 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Ignis56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 VPW
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 116,924 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Front both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Near/side Wing And Bumper Damaged

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front And Rear (0.1 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 116,924 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Front both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Near/side Wing And Bumper Damaged

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front And Rear (0.1 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 114,681 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Front both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear offside Damaged wing and bumper

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front And Rear (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 112,530 miles

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

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

n/s/r body show damage

Fail 18 Nov 2023 112,523 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

n/s/r body show damage

Pass 19 Nov 2022 108,624 miles

All under body components slightly corroded

Coil spring corroded All four front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front sun visor slightly insecure

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 104,828 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 101,387 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 94,795 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 87,443 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 79,491 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 74,061 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2015 73,585 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front both tyres close to min of 1.6mm

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2014 63,769 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 60,610 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 58,843 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 58,198 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 44,755 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 30,043 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 28,136 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 22,744 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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AU55 VPW is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AU55 VPW, 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 AU55 VPW registered?

AU55 VPW is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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