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EJ05 HAU

2005 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,671 mi
Last recorded65,671 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Ignis56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 HAU
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 65,671 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 60,770 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 56,923 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 27 Oct 2023 56,826 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal, disc damaged/scored (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Oct 2022 44,506 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel filler neck corroded.

Fail 28 Oct 2022 44,504 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel filler neck corroded.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 35,240 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 34,985 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 34,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 34,394 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 34,381 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 33,763 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 33,159 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 32,166 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 32,166 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 31,657 miles

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f steering drumstick

Pass 25 Mar 2014 30,927 miles

COIL SPRINGS RUSTED

SLIGHT PALY IN OSF AND NSF STEERING RACK

SURFACE RUST TO BRAKE PIPES

Pass 8 Apr 2013 29,478 miles

N/S/F AND O/S/F STEERING ARMS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 23 Apr 2012 26,644 miles

COIL SRINGS RUSTED

DAMAGE TO BODYWORK . BUMPERS AND WHEEL TRIMS

EXHAUST BRACKET RUSTED

Pass 18 Apr 2011 23,794 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 20,039 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 20,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 16,891 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 13,478 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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EJ05 HAU is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 EJ05 HAU, 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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What year was EJ05 HAU registered?

EJ05 HAU is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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