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HW55 FYJ

2005 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

58,998 mi
Last recorded58,998 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Ignis56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 FYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 58,998 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 1 Oct 2025 58,984 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 56,284 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 53,773 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 53,773 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 52,985 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 52,985 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 51,385 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 15 Jun 2018 51,385 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 28 Jul 2017 51,077 miles

Nearside and Offside front tyres cracked and perished

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 50,874 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 Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 48,563 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 45,175 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 41,064 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 36,286 miles

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

Rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 24 Jun 2013 36,285 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 18 Jun 2012 30,560 miles

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

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 9 Jun 2011 23,325 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 23,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 17,316 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 13,793 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 6,755 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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HW55 FYJ is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HW55 FYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW55 FYJ registered?

HW55 FYJ is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is HW55 FYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW55 FYJ shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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