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LS05 BWL

2005 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,993 mi
Last recorded98,993 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Ignis56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 BWL
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 98,993 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 98,943 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 96,989 miles

Brake pedal spongy

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 94,671 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 94,671 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 90,734 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

handbake travel is high

Fail 20 Sep 2018 90,725 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

handbake travel is high

Pass 9 Jun 2017 79,723 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear most exhaust bracket broken

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 79,723 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear most exhaust bracket broken

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2016 74,006 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 70,800 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 61,930 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 54,665 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 46,730 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 38,528 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 30,187 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 21,696 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 15,398 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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LS05 BWL is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 LS05 BWL, 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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LS05 BWL is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 22 May 2005.

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