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GK55 VXU

2005 Suzuki Ignis

Yellow Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

73,112 mi
Last recorded73,112 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Ignis56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 VXU
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 73,112 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 70,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 67,976 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2019 67,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 65,123 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 60,351 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 52,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 48,254 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 48,254 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)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 42,267 miles

slight play in off side steering rack

Pass 18 Apr 2013 36,335 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres are slightley perished

nearside and offside rear wheel bearing are slightley noisey

Fail 18 Apr 2013 36,335 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)

nearside and offside rear tyres are slightley perished

nearside and offside rear wheel bearing are slightley noisey

Pass 30 Apr 2012 30,236 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 24,732 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 24,732 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 20,467 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 12,474 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 12,474 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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GK55 VXU is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis in Yellow with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GK55 VXU, 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 GK55 VXU registered?

GK55 VXU is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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