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FV05 WMG

2005 Suzuki Ignis

Green Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

216,961 mi
Last recorded216,961 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Ignis56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 WMG
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2021 216,961 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jan 2020 178,361 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 157,669 miles

n/s wiper torn

metal brake pipes rusty

n/s number plate light not working

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 10 Apr 2018 154,713 miles

metal brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 13 Apr 2017 151,039 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 151,033 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 147,320 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 142,726 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 136,291 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 136,291 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 126,822 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 126,629 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 114,096 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 96,352 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 68,865 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 68,865 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 42,157 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 6,944 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 WMG is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis in Green with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WMG, 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 WMG registered?

FV05 WMG is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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