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LX05 RWE

2005 Suzuki Ignis

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

111,427 mi
Last recorded111,427 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Ignis56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 RWE
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 111,427 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 111,427 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2025 107,860 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts

Pass 26 Jan 2024 106,912 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 106,491 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2022 96,468 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 96,450 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability left side mounting to cross member (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2022 88,711 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021

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

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

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

o/s/f upper strut mount slight play

parking brake only met efficiency the system may require adjustments or repair

surface corrosion various areas under vehicle

Fail 19 Jan 2021

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure center and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

o/s/f upper strut mount slight play

parking brake only met efficiency the system may require adjustments or repair

surface corrosion various areas under vehicle

Pass 30 Jun 2017

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

Nearside Rear showing signs of cracking

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

speedo inop

Fail 30 Jun 2017

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear showing signs of cracking

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

speedo inop

Pass 28 Jun 2016 56,246 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 56,232 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 55,498 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 55,453 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 53,951 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 53,951 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 50,025 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 50,025 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 47,840 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 42,908 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 36,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 36,712 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 25,301 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 18,763 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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LX05 RWE is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LX05 RWE, 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 LX05 RWE registered?

LX05 RWE is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 13 August 2005.

Is LX05 RWE safe to buy?

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