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MW54 WVB

2005 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

129,119 mi
Last recorded129,119 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Ignis56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 WVB
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2024 129,119 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2023 121,146 miles

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

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

horn weak

noise from rear axle / diff

Fail 12 Jan 2023 121,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced unclear beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced unclear beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play very badly worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn through rubber (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

horn weak

noise from rear axle / diff

Pass 11 Jan 2022 112,115 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer c.v. boot deteriorating

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

Offside windscreen washer could be better

part of high level stop lamp inoperative

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2022 112,103 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn swivel (or loose) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Outer c.v. boot deteriorating

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

Offside windscreen washer could be better

part of high level stop lamp inoperative

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2021 112,062 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 106,542 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 106,542 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 97,837 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2019 97,827 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2018 86,029 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 86,029 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 79,830 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 79,828 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear upper coil spring coils corroded

nearside inner brake pad appears low

outer covers fitted preventing full inspections of sills

sections of body at rear undersealed in places

Pass 28 Feb 2017 78,931 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 74,858 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 74,858 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 70,452 miles

both rear tyres cracking but no cords are visible

Fail 6 Mar 2015 70,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres cracking but no cords are visible

Pass 27 Feb 2014 65,546 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 60,746 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 60,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Jan 2013 60,377 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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 Jan 2012 55,740 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 55,740 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 50,562 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 44,901 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 44,901 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2009 40,285 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 31,564 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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MW54 WVB is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 MW54 WVB, 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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MW54 WVB is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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