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LY05 WMU

2005 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

77,298 mi
Last recorded77,298 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Ignis56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 WMU
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 77,298 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2026 77,298 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 68,681 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 64,023 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Both front ABS rings corroded (1.6 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 61,354 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged both front abs rings very corroded (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass cracked ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at fexi joint on steel pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tank filler pipe deteriorating ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at fexi hose joint on steel pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slightly age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 61,354 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged both front abs rings very corroded (1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass cracked ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at fexi joint on steel pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tank filler pipe deteriorating ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at fexi hose joint on steel pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear heat shield lose on exhaust

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slightly age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 57,076 miles

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

both rear tyres age cracking

front exhaust mounting broken but not insecure

Fail 12 Jan 2022 57,076 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery( wiring) (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

both rear tyres age cracking

front exhaust mounting broken but not insecure

Pass 19 Jan 2021 52,984 miles

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2021 52,977 miles

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

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2020 47,805 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 41,204 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 9 Jan 2018 37,023 miles

both rear tyres age cracking

Pass 5 Jan 2017 35,174 miles

some age cracking in rear tyres

Pass 4 Jan 2016 33,800 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 31,077 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 30,180 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 30,180 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 26,969 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 23,994 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 21,521 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 18,949 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 16,230 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 12,909 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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LY05 WMU is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LY05 WMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY05 WMU registered?

LY05 WMU is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 16 July 2005.

Is LY05 WMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY05 WMU shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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