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DS05 VTP

2005 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,466 mi
Last recorded91,466 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Ignis56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 VTP
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 91,466 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 91,466 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 90,158 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 90,157 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 88,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 86,380 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 84,575 miles

Offside Front Lower anti roll bar into lower suspension arm retaining washer corroded

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 83,056 miles

no warning lights on dash time of test

wheel trims fitted alround

Fail 13 Aug 2020 83,054 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

no warning lights on dash time of test

wheel trims fitted alround

Pass 16 Aug 2019 79,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 74,729 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 74,729 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 70,218 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from front, not fully visible (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 70,218 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from front, not fully visible (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 65,610 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 65,610 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 60,372 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to, not fully visible (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 60,368 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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 Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to, not fully visible (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 55,306 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 48,429 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 48,429 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 42,316 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 mounting brackets corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2011 35,885 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 29,697 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 22,853 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 16,909 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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DS05 VTP is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DS05 VTP, 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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DS05 VTP is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 30 August 2005.

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