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FY05 VEM

2005 Suzuki Ignis

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,024 mi
Last recorded178,024 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Ignis56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 VEM
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 178,024 miles

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

Slight play in both f susp top mounts

Pass 26 Jan 2021 167,431 miles

Both headlights slightly deteriated

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

Slight play in n s rack end

Fail 26 Jan 2021 167,431 miles

Both headlights slightly deteriated

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Slight play in n s rack end

Pass 7 Dec 2019 166,306 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2019 166,306 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 157,414 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 157,156 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 138,827 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 138,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 127,170 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 127,051 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 116,389 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 108,324 miles

surface corrosion around rear shockabsorber upper mountings

Pass 10 Mar 2014 98,308 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2013 82,383 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 82,383 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 64,226 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 51,835 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 39,467 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 26,407 miles

small splits to wiper blades

Pass 3 Mar 2008 15,393 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 VEM is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FY05 VEM, 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 VEM registered?

FY05 VEM is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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