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FG55 VTA

2005 Suzuki Ignis

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,827 mi
Last recorded109,827 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Ignis56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 VTA
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 109,827 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 109,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 105,562 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 101,062 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in both front inner rack joints ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 97,077 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights foggy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 93,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 88,160 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil pan corroded

Rear seatbelts not checked as Rear seats folded down

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front shock absorbers corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 88,151 miles

Exhaust system insecure Bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil pan corroded

Rear seatbelts not checked as Rear seats folded down

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front shock absorbers corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 84,017 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 77,498 miles

Front both front inner tie rods have excessive play

Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both rears (2.4.A.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 69,246 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)

slight play inner rack ends

Pass 28 Nov 2014 60,484 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 52,530 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 52,530 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 44,479 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 35,436 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 28,751 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 28,749 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 23,350 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 16,810 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 VTA is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VTA, 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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FG55 VTA is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 3 December 2005.

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