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GF05 VFC

2005 Suzuki Ignis

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,086 mi
Last recorded109,086 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Ignis56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 VFC
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 109,086 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 106,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 102,888 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 99,208 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 99,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 94,913 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 88,919 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 88,919 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 82,888 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (3.5.1g)

coil spring corroded both sides rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 77,331 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 73,113 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 65,999 miles

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

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

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

hande brake lever needs ajusting

Fail 4 Nov 2014 65,835 miles

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

Centre Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

hande brake lever needs ajusting

Pass 23 Sep 2013 60,514 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 54,565 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 54,565 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 42,733 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2010 32,321 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 24,320 miles

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

Nearside and offside front tyres starting to perish.

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 18,406 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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GF05 VFC is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GF05 VFC, 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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GF05 VFC is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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