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VE05 EBL

2005 Suzuki Ignis

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

91,731 mi
Last recorded91,731 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Ignis56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 EBL
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 91,731 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 90,344 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 88,958 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 86,814 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 80,908 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 80,906 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 72,756 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 72,756 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 69,526 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 69,526 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 64,242 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush/bearing has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 64,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 185/65/r14 - all others - 165/70/r14 (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play INNER RACK END (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush/bearing has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 61,130 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 61,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2017 57,216 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 50,582 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 43,446 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 14 Oct 2015 43,445 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2014 36,842 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 32,024 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 32,024 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 28,811 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 23,211 miles

Front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Jul 2010 15,737 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 15,719 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 7,314 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 5,571 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 5,571 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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VE05 EBL is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 VE05 EBL, 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 VE05 EBL registered?

VE05 EBL is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is VE05 EBL safe to buy?

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