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GJ55 WHL

2005 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,129 mi
Last recorded78,129 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Ignis56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 WHL
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 78,129 miles

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

numerous areas of corrosion undersealed

numerous suspension components corroded undersealed

Fail 3 Nov 2025 78,118 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not checked (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

numerous areas of corrosion undersealed

numerous suspension components corroded undersealed

Fail 7 Feb 2025 78,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

numerous areas of corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2024 76,804 miles

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

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 70,932 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse light inoperative

Fail 26 Jan 2022 70,812 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested product on lense (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top strut mounts worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod ball joint worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 67,771 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse light inoperative

Fail 28 Jan 2021 67,771 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse light inoperative

Fail 18 Dec 2020 67,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam kick up is to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam kick up is to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 65,418 miles

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

offside front headlight image just acceptable

Fail 18 Dec 2019 65,313 miles

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

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

offside front headlight image just acceptable

Pass 24 Dec 2018 62,294 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Dec 2018 62,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked on inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked on inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2017 57,745 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 May 2016 52,283 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 49,044 miles

Rear Upper registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2015 48,858 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 May 2014 43,125 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 37,934 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2012 34,105 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2011 30,212 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 26,454 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 23,716 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 12,978 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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GJ55 WHL is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ55 WHL, 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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GJ55 WHL is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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