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FV05 MJU

2005 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,544 mi
Last recorded47,544 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Ignis56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 MJU
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 47,544 miles

long hand brake travel

n/s head light poor dip pattern

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

rear suspension prescribed areas and suspension arms corroded

reverse light inoperative

Pass 24 Jan 2020 40,442 miles

slight corrosion underside in prescribed areas

slight vibration from exhaust when idling

Pass 6 Feb 2019 34,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

slight judder from front brakes

underneath of vehicle corroded but not excessive

Pass 8 Mar 2018 29,187 miles

brake pipes greased

full sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2018 29,187 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pipes greased

full sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2017 24,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all 4 tyres cracking but not deep enough to reach cords

all brake pipes heavily greased

front brake discs worn

general corrosion underneath

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 15 Apr 2016 23,542 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 22,621 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 22,014 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 22,014 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2013 21,291 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 20,272 miles

O/S Steering arm has play

Pass 23 May 2011 18,018 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 15,668 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 13,444 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 10,706 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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FV05 MJU is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FV05 MJU, 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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FV05 MJU is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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