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FV55 KME

2005 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

38,657 mi
Last recorded38,657 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Ignis56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 KME
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 38,657 miles

Rear Both rear inner sills corroded within prescribed area of suspension component

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 37,751 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 36,558 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 35,531 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 33,625 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 23 Sep 2020 32,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 26 Sep 2019 30,225 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 26,013 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 21,581 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 20,574 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 19,294 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 17,453 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 17,453 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 16,118 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 15,007 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 15,007 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 13,902 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 11,924 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 9,971 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 6,744 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 KME is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KME, 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 KME registered?

FV55 KME is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is FV55 KME safe to buy?

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