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GJ05 YZC

2005 Suzuki Ignis

Yellow Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,912 mi
Last recorded88,912 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Ignis56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 YZC
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 88,912 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 88,888 miles

Central Rear Seat belt pretensioner missing where fitted as original equipment (7.1.4 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 75,550 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024 75,541 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 69,775 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 68,780 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2022 68,780 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2021 66,067 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 59,173 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 55,358 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 51,843 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 31,723 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 45,527 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 40,871 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 36,451 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 32,684 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 27,287 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 21,872 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 15,068 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 15,068 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 12,281 miles

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 9,301 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 YZC is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis in Yellow with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GJ05 YZC, 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 GJ05 YZC registered?

GJ05 YZC is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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