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HY55 VVT

2005 Suzuki Ignis

Green Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

95,415 mi
Last recorded95,415 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Ignis56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 VVT
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 95,415 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2025 95,415 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 89,320 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 89,320 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 85,561 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 83,991 miles

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

fuel filler neck rusty

Fail 25 May 2022 83,991 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

fuel filler neck rusty

Pass 26 May 2021 81,875 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 2 Jun 2020 78,683 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 73,234 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

corrosion starting under vehicle

Pass 22 Mar 2018 68,457 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 63,001 miles

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

both front tyres on 3mm tread

Pass 1 Apr 2016 57,924 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 57,924 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 57,686 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 2x bush on axle end (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 2x bush on axle end (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 51,985 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 27 Jan 2015 51,985 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 28 Jan 2014 47,347 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mount is rusty.

Pass 17 Jan 2013 40,763 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2012 33,396 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 18 Jan 2011 27,221 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 21,086 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 13,715 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 13,715 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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HY55 VVT is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis in Green with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HY55 VVT, 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 HY55 VVT registered?

HY55 VVT is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is HY55 VVT safe to buy?

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