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SX54 EKZ

2005 Suzuki Ignis

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,071 mi
Last recorded91,071 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Ignis56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX54 EKZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 91,071 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 91,067 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both front lamps amber (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 88,130 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 84,343 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes were covered in undersealer (3.6.B.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

all suspension bushes are deteriorated

Fail 23 Mar 2017 84,339 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)

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

after market air filter fitted

all suspension bushes are perished

coil springs are badly corroded

cv boots are perished

sports exhaust fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2016 72,235 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre / rear joint (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 70,569 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

all 4 tyres cracking in tread not deep enough to reach ply or cords

both sides rear main brake pipes and both front brake pipes coated in grease restricting inspection

Pass 3 Mar 2014 67,442 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 64,321 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 61,379 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 61,379 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 57,752 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 54,906 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 54,906 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 54,892 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 44,149 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 44,149 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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SX54 EKZ is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SX54 EKZ, 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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SX54 EKZ is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 24 February 2005.

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