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FT05 HLO

2005 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

73,423 mi
Last recorded73,423 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Ignis56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT05 HLO
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 73,423 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 71,799 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 71,799 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 65,421 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns/os worn on inner edges+cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ns/os casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns/os trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns/os cracking around tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 62,944 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns/os on 2mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ns/os corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns/os trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os trailing arm bushes partially separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 60,074 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 54,397 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 54,397 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 46,573 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 46,558 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Worn Inner Edge

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Showing Signs Of Going Out Of Shape

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre Slight Worn Inner Edge

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 39,558 miles

both headlamp lenses deteriorated to a point where a beam image is just visible

Pass 4 Sep 2016 33,365 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 28,859 miles

all tyres slightly perished

Fail 26 Aug 2015 28,858 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 2 Sep 2014 24,270 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2013 22,132 miles

both rear tyres cracking between treads

Pass 10 Aug 2012 19,540 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 16,662 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 16,662 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 13,837 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 11,319 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 8,515 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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FT05 HLO is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FT05 HLO, 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 FT05 HLO registered?

FT05 HLO is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 31 August 2005.

Is FT05 HLO safe to buy?

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