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FM05 AHJ

2005 Suzuki Ignis

Green Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

98,074 mi
Last recorded98,074 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Ignis56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 AHJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 98,074 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 98,074 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 90,384 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 90,384 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 86,529 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 82,764 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 79,012 miles

Headlights are deteriorating

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 72,732 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 70,129 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 70,070 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 67,889 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both ns and os (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 67,889 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both ns and os (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 66,418 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2015 63,939 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 63,939 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 60,734 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 56,520 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 52,122 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 47,141 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 47,141 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 40,544 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 40,441 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 33,466 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 25,618 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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FM05 AHJ is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis in Green with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FM05 AHJ, 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 FM05 AHJ registered?

FM05 AHJ is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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