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FV05 VWN

2005 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,051 mi
Last recorded108,051 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Ignis56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 VWN
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 108,051 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

prop shaft missing

Pass 5 Jun 2025 97,780 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2025 97,747 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2024 87,249 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 83,341 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 83,340 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested all , brake pipe failed (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested lens defective , no pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture flexi hose to brake cylinder ( burst on brake test ) (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi hose to brake cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside sun visor can not be stowed in the off screen position

Pass 1 Mar 2022 83,099 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 83,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 82,899 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 80,243 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Mar 2019 78,775 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 70,020 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 70,019 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 66,861 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 66,617 miles

Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 59,822 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 55,254 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 55,254 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 51,828 miles

slight play in the o/s steering

Pass 21 Jun 2013 46,808 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 43,319 miles

OSR tyre inner shoulder wearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 43,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

OSF tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 39,346 miles

front windscreen chipped

Pass 29 Jun 2010 33,684 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 28,519 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 22,781 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 VWN is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FV05 VWN, 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 FV05 VWN registered?

FV05 VWN is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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