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HY55 VWB

2005 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

66,220 mi
Last recorded66,220 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Ignis56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 VWB
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 66,220 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 61,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe heavily greased not allowing full inspection of pipe condition (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 61,885 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced head light lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread worn low/void on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing low/void on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated and affecting light image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 61,588 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both sides. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Limited reserve travel at handbrake.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit and wearing heavily on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides before flexi hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 60,065 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Slight play in both track rods. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Handbrake has little reserve travel.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 58,027 miles

Both front tie rods have slight play

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 54,762 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint rubber split

Offside Front Slight play in tie rod

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

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Jun 2020 51,835 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 51,835 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 48,005 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play in tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 43,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 38,684 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres slightly perishing

Pass 11 Jul 2016 34,289 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 31,394 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 28,160 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 25,054 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 22,493 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 19,902 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 17,372 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 15,027 miles

hand brake lever high travel

Fail 24 Aug 2009 15,027 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

hand brake lever high travel

Pass 29 Aug 2008 12,065 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 12,065 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VWB is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HY55 VWB, 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 VWB registered?

HY55 VWB is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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The MOT history for HY55 VWB shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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