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BT55 JJL

2005 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

76,029 mi
Last recorded76,029 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Ignis56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 JJL
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 76,029 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 72,426 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 72,426 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 69,588 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 69,587 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2023 66,820 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 63,475 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 59,729 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jun 2020 56,903 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 53,184 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 49,463 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 45,455 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 41,189 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 37,504 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 35,939 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 29,376 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 Nov 2013 29,375 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 24,755 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 21,641 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 18,319 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 14,939 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 12,101 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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BT55 JJL is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BT55 JJL, 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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BT55 JJL is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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