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EF55 UBG

2005 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

116,430 mi
Last recorded116,430 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Ignis56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 UBG
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 116,430 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 111,423 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides tyres wearing smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 107,753 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 103,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Torsion bar corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2021 99,900 miles

Non standard suspension fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2020 94,688 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 94,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 84,331 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 72,778 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front slight play in top mount

high level brake light out

slight brake bind nsf + nsr

Pass 16 Mar 2017 63,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear light lens damaged

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2016 51,338 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 51,338 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 42,925 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 37,897 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 32,197 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 24,644 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

both front brake discs rusted on inner faces

Pass 22 Nov 2010 17,345 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2009 13,521 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 10,642 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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EF55 UBG is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EF55 UBG, 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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EF55 UBG is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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