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GV55 VLM

2005 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

46,468 mi
Last recorded46,468 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Ignis56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 VLM
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 46,468 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads 4mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust mounting adrift. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osr inner sill corroded not considered excessive. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 46,031 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded / pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses blurring. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 45,576 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 45,018 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs heavilly corroded on inside face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses blurring. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mounting adrift . (6.1.2 (a))

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

fuel cap seal perishing.

Pass 18 Jan 2022 44,708 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs rusty on inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 44,304 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on inside faces

Both front tyres age cracked

Fail 13 Jan 2021 44,304 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside rear outside sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front brake discs corroded on inside faces

Both front tyres age cracked

Pass 20 Jan 2020 43,805 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs rusty / worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Blurring. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 42,695 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

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

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 10 Jan 2018 41,190 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 39,633 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 39,592 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 38,348 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 36,667 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 34,926 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 32,783 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 30,365 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 27,087 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 23,699 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 20,388 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 16,040 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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GV55 VLM is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 GV55 VLM, 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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GV55 VLM is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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