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VK55 HVG

2005 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,499 mi
Last recorded53,499 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Ignis56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 HVG
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 53,499 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 53,489 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 51,388 miles

Both side front top mount slighty play

Front & rear exhuast hangers in poor condition

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (**STRONGLY ADVICE**) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 48,481 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 45,202 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 42,139 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has light stonechip damage in the swept area.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on the outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on the outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust support hanger broken.

Rear Both rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 5 Feb 2021 39,619 miles

rear exhaust bracket defective

Fail 14 Jan 2021 39,614 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2019 34,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing and outer sidewall scrubbed.

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe above hose corroding.

Offside Rear Tyre perishing. 2004.

Fail 14 May 2019 34,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing and outer sidewall scrubbed.

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe above hose corroding.

Offside Rear Tyre perishing. 2004.

Pass 28 Sep 2017 31,417 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Sep 2016 28,547 miles

front tyres worn slight on edges

Pass 30 Sep 2015 26,192 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 24,875 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 23,133 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 20,569 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 16,983 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 16,983 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 15,088 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 3,874 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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VK55 HVG is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK55 HVG, 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 VK55 HVG registered?

VK55 HVG is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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