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GV05 XVG

2005 Suzuki Ignis

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

25,955 mi
Last recorded25,955 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Ignis56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 XVG
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 25,955 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2024 25,954 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top leg mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 24,523 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated SPRING MISSING FROM LATCH. (3.1 (c))

Offside Front COIL SPRING HITTING ON INNER WING.

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 24,504 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated SPRING MISSING FROM LATCH. (3.1 (c))

Offside Front COIL SPRING HITTING ON INNER WING.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP AREA. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 13,740 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2022 13,739 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 12,383 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

under body corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2020 11,638 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 11,508 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 28 Jan 2020 11,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 12 Feb 2019 11,493 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 11,493 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipes x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 11,485 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust mounting broken

underside of vehicle badly corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

front brake discs badly corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2018 11,480 miles

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

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

front exhaust mount broken

wipers smear screen slightly

Pass 13 Jan 2017 11,420 miles

both n/s and o/s rear suspension arm bushes perished.

front number plate cracked

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear coil springs corroded

underside of vehicle started to corrode.

Pass 19 Jan 2016 11,333 miles

Centre Rear exhaust rusty

Front number plate cracked

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

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

Offside Front steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 12 Jan 2015 11,179 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front number plate cracked.

Pass 12 Aug 2013 10,769 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 10,769 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 10,163 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 10,163 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 9,495 miles

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

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

both front tone wheels cracked.

Pass 20 Aug 2010 8,408 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 7,309 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 7,309 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 6,171 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 6,171 miles

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

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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GV05 XVG is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 GV05 XVG, 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 GV05 XVG registered?

GV05 XVG is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 24 August 2005.

Is GV05 XVG safe to buy?

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