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BU05 XTJ

2005 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,836 mi
Last recorded127,836 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Ignis56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 XTJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 127,836 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished. 165/70x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Outer sill covers fitted

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 117,697 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. 165/70x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2019 108,437 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 99,216 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake back plate damp

Fail 19 Mar 2018 99,216 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake back plate damp

Pass 14 Mar 2017 90,857 miles

Both rear coil springs have surface corrosion

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 87,753 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 87,753 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe/silencer (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 83,487 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 83,487 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 72,706 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 72,706 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 May 2013 61,752 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel light on

Pass 7 Jun 2012 49,792 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 39,655 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

rear suspension rubbers age cracking

Pass 4 Jun 2010 30,950 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear trailing arm bushes age cracking

uneven wear front tyres - advise tracking to prolong tyre life

Fail 4 Jun 2010 30,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear trailing arm bushes age cracking

uneven wear front tyres - advise tracking to prolong tyre life

Pass 1 Jun 2009 26,332 miles

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 23 Jun 2008 20,880 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 14,310 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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BU05 XTJ is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU05 XTJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU05 XTJ registered?

BU05 XTJ is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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