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LV55 SCX

2005 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

116,129 mi
Last recorded116,129 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Ignis56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 SCX
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 116,129 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 115,927 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 111,124 miles

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

both headlights only just make required pattern

Fail 7 Nov 2024 111,124 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both headlights only just make required pattern

Pass 20 Oct 2023 104,530 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Oct 2023 104,530 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 98,383 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning HIGH LEVEL (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 98,383 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning HIGH LEVEL (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 95,279 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 92,406 miles

FRONT NO PLATE DAMAGED

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Fail 30 Oct 2020 92,406 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

FRONT NO PLATE DAMAGED

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Pass 5 Apr 2019 87,531 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 87,529 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 84,268 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front sun blind missing

Fail 30 Mar 2018 84,207 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front sun blind missing

Pass 15 Mar 2017 79,267 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 74,569 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 69,270 miles

injuries in windscreen\horn tone\rear coil springs slightly corroded\front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded\brake pipes in engine bay slightly corroded\front brake discs slightly corroded\

nsf and osf strut bearings or bushes feel slightly rough in operation when front wheels in jacked up position

Fail 8 Apr 2015 69,270 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

injuries in windscreen\horn tone\rear coil springs slightly corroded\front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded\brake pipes in engine bay slightly corroded\front brake discs slightly corroded\

nsf and osf strut bearings or bushes feel slightly rough in operation when front wheels in jacked up position

Pass 25 Mar 2014 66,141 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 66,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 62,044 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 13 Apr 2012 57,246 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 57,246 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 55,917 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 45,750 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 45,750 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 35,522 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 28,256 miles

slight bake judder from front discs and discs

slight noise and roughness from n/s/r wheel bearing

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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LV55 SCX is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 LV55 SCX, 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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LV55 SCX is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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