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SW05 AKZ

2005 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,010 mi
Last recorded126,010 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Ignis56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 AKZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 126,010 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 118,260 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 8 Nov 2016 112,124 miles

Oil leak sump ()

Fail 7 Nov 2016 112,120 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak sump ()

Pass 28 Oct 2015 105,962 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to n/s/r at front (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2015 105,959 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to n/s/r at front (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' visor wont stay in upper position (8.3.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to n/s/r at front (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2014 98,085 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 98,082 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

1 of 4 fuel tank mounting bolts broken but not yet insecure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 90,698 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 81,066 miles

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

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

both front wipers starting to split

Pass 3 May 2011 79,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2011 79,620 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 69,960 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 54,274 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 40,422 miles

handbrake near end of travel

Fail 19 Apr 2008 40,400 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

handbrake near end of travel

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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SW05 AKZ is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 SW05 AKZ, 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 SW05 AKZ registered?

SW05 AKZ is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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