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FV55 EWY

2005 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

99,622 mi
Last recorded99,622 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Ignis56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 EWY
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 99,622 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both headlamps glazed / slightly affecting beam image

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear trailing arms corroded

offside front coil spring close to body

Fail 10 Nov 2025 99,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords swapped with spare wheel & tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both headlamps glazed / slightly affecting beam image

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear trailing arms corroded

offside front coil spring close to body

Pass 16 Nov 2024 92,798 miles

both front tyres slightly worn edges

both rear tyres perished and close to limit

corrosion on both rear coil springs

corrosion on both rear trailing arms

evidence of offside front coil spring fouling body

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

headlamps glazed slightly affecting beam image

wipers slightly worn

Pass 20 Nov 2023 87,618 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 85,567 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 85,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 83,351 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 79,264 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 75,706 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 70,486 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 63,949 miles

Rear axle void bushes perished

Rear both tyres perished and worn to 2/3mm

engine sump pan rusty

some places underbody rusty in places

Fail 25 Jun 2018 63,948 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure pipe to catalist split (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure mount bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle void bushes perished

Rear both tyres perished and worn to 2/3mm

engine sump pan rusty

some places underbody rusty in places

Pass 22 Jun 2017 58,185 miles

underside suspension parts rusty

Fail 22 Jun 2017 58,185 miles

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

underside suspension parts rusty

Pass 22 Jun 2016 52,784 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 52,784 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 47,662 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 44,002 miles

both front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 25 Jun 2014 44,002 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 26 Jun 2013 39,458 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear tyres perished and have cuts across tread 165/70R14

o/s raer brake sqeeking in rollers

Fail 21 Jun 2013 39,447 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear tyres perished and have cuts across tread 165/70R14

o/s raer brake sqeeking in rollers

Pass 20 Jun 2012 31,001 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 23,267 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 23,259 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 22,373 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 16,689 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 16,665 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 12,691 miles

N/S/F tyre down to 3mm on the outer edge.

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 EWY is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 FV55 EWY, 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 EWY registered?

FV55 EWY is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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