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FG55 CXE

2005 Suzuki Ignis

Green Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

144,748 mi
Last recorded144,748 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Ignis56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 CXE
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 144,748 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened pan-hard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 144,745 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached hub excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened pan-hard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 131,197 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 131,197 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

tie broken for offside outer c.v gator

Pass 25 Nov 2016 118,404 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Nov 2016 117,662 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Dec 2015 110,076 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 110,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 102,463 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 102,492 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2013 85,098 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 85,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 79,027 miles

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)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 65,834 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Oct 2011 65,834 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Oct 2010 55,421 miles

Clutch slipping

Fail 18 Oct 2010 55,389 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Clutch slipping

Pass 17 Oct 2009 45,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2008 33,428 miles

advise both rear suspension arm bushes starting to de bond

offside front tyre worn on edges

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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FG55 CXE is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis in Green with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FG55 CXE, 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 FG55 CXE registered?

FG55 CXE is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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