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EF57 OSW

2008 Suzuki Ignis

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,958 mi
Last recorded89,958 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Ignis57,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 OSW
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 89,958 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Dec 2025 89,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 86,236 miles

Both front side repeator covers missing

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil sump corroded

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 86,236 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front side repeator covers missing

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil sump corroded

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 83,715 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

SIDE REPEATOR COVERS MISSING BOTHSIDES FRONT

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Fail 25 Jan 2023 83,715 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

SIDE REPEATOR COVERS MISSING BOTHSIDES FRONT

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 26 Jan 2022 81,494 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 81,444 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 78,447 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2021 78,447 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 75,664 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 75,664 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 71,078 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2018 71,040 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 67,417 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 67,417 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 63,672 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 56,512 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 47,820 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 37,532 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 25,868 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 21,404 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 16,820 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 16,820 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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EF57 OSW is a 2008 Suzuki Ignis in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki Ignis models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 57,488 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 EF57 OSW, 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 18 years old, this Suzuki Ignis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EF57 OSW registered?

EF57 OSW is a 2008 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 24 January 2008.

Is EF57 OSW safe to buy?

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