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AX05 VEL

2005 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

115,732 mi
Last recorded115,732 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Ignis56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 VEL
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2024 115,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has long travel

Pass 17 Mar 2023 108,071 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 108,042 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 101,072 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

damage to nearside front wing and bonnet

Fail 10 Mar 2022 101,072 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

damage to nearside front wing and bonnet

Pass 2 Mar 2021 94,580 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

handbrake long

slight movement in both inner steering rack ends

Fail 2 Mar 2021 94,580 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

handbrake long

slight movement in both inner steering rack ends

Pass 21 Mar 2020 88,568 miles

Offside Front Camber appears to be out

Slight play in both front wheels

rear tyres perished

Fail 21 Mar 2020 88,568 miles

Offside Front Camber appears to be out

Slight play in both front wheels

rear tyres perished

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 80,566 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 80,519 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 72,997 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn low on inners (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 66,269 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 55,878 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 55,878 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 50,913 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 50,913 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 43,170 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 43,169 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 37,988 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 37,988 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 34,773 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 34,773 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 30,207 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 10 Aug 2010 26,275 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2009 21,015 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 17,251 miles

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

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

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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AX05 VEL is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 AX05 VEL, 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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AX05 VEL is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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