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EX05 FRF

2005 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,213 mi
Last recorded118,213 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Ignis56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 FRF
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 118,213 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 107,577 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

underbody corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2021 107,577 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

underbody corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2020 103,676 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Sep 2020 103,676 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jun 2019 95,639 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front top mounts noisy

Fail 25 Jun 2019 95,639 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front top mounts noisy

Pass 27 Jun 2018 85,132 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 85,132 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 79,147 miles

1 out of 4 exhaust mountings broken

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 64,233 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2015 53,825 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

outer sills not checked due to plastic trims.

Pass 24 Oct 2013 49,540 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 39,833 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 39,833 miles

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

brake fluid low

Pass 19 Apr 2011 39,632 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 35,667 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 35,667 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 29,247 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 20,119 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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EX05 FRF is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EX05 FRF, 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 EX05 FRF registered?

EX05 FRF is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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