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GJ05 UBO

2005 Suzuki Ignis

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,410 mi
Last recorded86,410 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Ignis56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 UBO
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 86,410 miles

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

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

Reverse lamp(s) defective

Fail 12 Jan 2023 86,410 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Reverse lamp(s) defective

Pass 20 Jan 2022 84,111 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 82,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Driveshaft/hub nut not properly locked.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jan 2020 81,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Driveshaft/hub nut not properly locked.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Mostly over fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Jan 2020 81,074 miles

Brake performance not tested Vehicle not fit to be driven on public highway no DCB carried out. (1.2.1 (g))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Driveshaft/hub nut not properly locked.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Mostly over fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jan 2019 78,625 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 75,932 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 72,916 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 72,916 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 69,578 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 69,578 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 66,653 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 62,110 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 62,109 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 58,105 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 50,841 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 42,407 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 32,213 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 28,361 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 28,361 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 22,292 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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GJ05 UBO is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GJ05 UBO, 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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GJ05 UBO is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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