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VK05 NFN

2005 Suzuki Ignis

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,794 mi
Last recorded165,794 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Ignis56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 NFN
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 165,794 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 158,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 158,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 147,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wipers are smeary and split

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 147,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wipers are smeary and split

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 141,713 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 141,713 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 129,605 miles

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

center and rear exhaust brackets badly corroded

rear silencer detiorated

Fail 1 Sep 2012 129,605 miles

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

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

center and rear exhaust brackets badly corroded

rear silencer detiorated

Pass 26 Aug 2011 115,574 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 98,425 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 77,950 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 56,599 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 54,334 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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VK05 NFN is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VK05 NFN, 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 VK05 NFN registered?

VK05 NFN is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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