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EF55 ZBE

2005 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,151 mi
Last recorded119,151 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Ignis56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 ZBE
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 119,151 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 119,151 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 114,862 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 114,862 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 109,915 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to the hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 109,915 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to the hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 105,282 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 100,366 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 94,240 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect ? has more rebound (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 94,240 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect ? has more rebound (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 88,162 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre tread is getting low

Fail 11 Feb 2020 88,162 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre tread is getting low

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 75,584 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 75,584 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 63,025 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 53,337 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 53,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 50,227 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 47,417 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 47,417 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 44,850 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 39,485 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 34,220 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 34,216 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 29,643 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 26,543 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 21,283 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 ZBE is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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