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FV55 BUU

2005 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

123,983 mi
Last recorded123,983 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Ignis56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 BUU
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 123,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer sill

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 123,983 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear outer sill

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 119,669 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brakepipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 119,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brakepipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 112,642 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front rack ends ()

Fail 29 Jul 2021 112,642 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front rack ends ()

Pass 28 Jul 2020 111,840 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 107,425 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 100,483 miles

Front front headlamps have poor beam pattern

Rear both rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2018 95,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

some under body corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2017 85,966 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres close to legal limits (4.1.E.1)

steering rack worn

Fail 26 Jul 2017 85,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired coil spring catching vehicle (2.4.A.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre also cracked & perished ()

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 26 Jul 2016 75,790 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe leading to nearside rear flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe leading to offside rear flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 23 Jul 2015 65,563 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 54,337 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 43,626 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 41,962 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner edges

Headlamp patterns poor

Pass 16 Dec 2011 38,342 miles

PLAY IN O/S STEERING. FRONT PARK LIGHTS DIM

Pass 14 Dec 2010 32,281 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INNER FACES

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET HEAVILY CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE OF STEERING RACK

Pass 21 Dec 2009 22,037 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 12,220 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 12,195 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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FV55 BUU is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis in Blue 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 FV55 BUU, 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 FV55 BUU registered?

FV55 BUU is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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