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FG55 JBV

2005 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

48,123 mi
Last recorded48,123 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Ignis56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 JBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 48,123 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 44,146 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 39,616 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 36,975 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 36,967 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 33,412 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 28,888 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 14 Dec 2020 28,888 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

rear screen wiper blade missing

Pass 16 Nov 2018 28,868 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 28,692 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 28,283 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 27,636 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 42,564 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 25,897 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 23,707 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 21,049 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 21,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 18,167 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 14,642 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 10,789 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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FG55 JBV is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FG55 JBV, 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 JBV registered?

FG55 JBV is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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