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EK55 OTL

2005 Suzuki Ignis

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,938 mi
Last recorded80,938 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Ignis56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 OTL
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 80,938 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 78,842 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 70,411 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 64,250 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 61,828 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 61,828 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 58,077 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 57,720 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play nearside front steering arm tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play offside front steering arm tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 57,052 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play advisory slight play in both front steering arm tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and nearside rear tearing age recommend (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advisory both front macpherson strut top mounting play movement

Pass 2 Oct 2017 56,233 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 56,233 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 54,408 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Oct 2016 54,408 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015 51,614 miles

slight play steering rack

Pass 8 Oct 2014 48,733 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 45,493 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 42,187 miles

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

play in nearside tie rod replacement advised as tracking will never be able to be set right

tracking check advised due to uneven tyre wear

Pass 12 Oct 2011 37,272 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 31,366 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 24,448 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 18,498 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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EK55 OTL is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EK55 OTL, 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 EK55 OTL registered?

EK55 OTL is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 15 October 2005.

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