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FY05 GFU

2005 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

138,749 mi
Last recorded138,749 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Ignis56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 GFU
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 138,749 miles

N/s headlamp lens deteriating

No rear seats fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2026 138,749 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested 4x4 not fit to test (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/s headlamp lens deteriating

No rear seats fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2025 137,456 miles

No rear seats fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2024 135,692 miles

N/s headlamp lens deteriating

Norear seats fitted

O/s parking brake slight low effort

Fail 15 Feb 2024 135,692 miles

N/s headlamp lens deteriating

Norear seats fitted

O/s parking brake slight low effort

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 134,156 miles

N/s headlamp lens deteriating

O/s/f brake back plate corroded

Rear seats and seat belt removed from vehicle

Slight travel in parking brake

Fail 27 Feb 2023 134,155 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

N/s headlamp lens deteriating

O/s/f brake back plate corroded

Slight travel in parking brake

Pass 17 Feb 2022 133,140 miles

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

N/s headlamp lens deteriating

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

O/s/f brake back plate corroded

Slight play steering rack

Slight travel in parking brake

Fail 17 Feb 2022 133,140 miles

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

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

N/s headlamp lens deteriating

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

O/s/f brake back plate corroded

Slight play steering rack

Slight travel in parking brake

Pass 8 Feb 2021 131,890 miles

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

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

O/s/f brake back plate corroded

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 131,256 miles

N/s headlamp lens deteriating

N/s parking brake slight low effort

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

O/s/f brake back plate corroded

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 130,094 miles

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

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

O/s/f brake back plate corroded

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

Slight reserve travel in parking brake lever & o/s parking brake slight low effort

Fail 25 Feb 2019 130,094 miles

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

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

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

O/s/f brake back plate corroded

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

Slight reserve travel in parking brake lever & o/s parking brake slight low effort

Pass 6 Feb 2018 127,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/s handbrake slight low effort

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 125,687 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 123,749 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 120,057 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 118,176 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 113,076 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 112,932 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 103,869 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 94,040 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 82,815 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 66,766 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 47,557 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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FY05 GFU is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FY05 GFU, 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 FY05 GFU registered?

FY05 GFU is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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The MOT history for FY05 GFU shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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