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VU05 BZL

2005 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

136,177 mi
Last recorded136,177 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Ignis56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 BZL
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,480cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 136,177 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2.5MM)(165/70/14) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2.0MM)(165/70/14) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 126,335 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease covered throughout (1.1.11 (c))

Headlight lenses deteriorated.

Nearside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front & rear faded. (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 126,330 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease covered throughout (1.1.11 (c))

Headlight lenses deteriorated.

Nearside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front & rear faded. (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 109,571 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 101,860 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 101,851 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Both sides inner sill patches not continuously welded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 98,660 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 98,653 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 97,648 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear hangers (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

all rear suspension bushes worn, cracking and perished

body, axle and chassis corrosion

coolant level low - below minimum

exhaust system corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2021 97,648 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/70R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also cracking on tread and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also cracking on tread and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear hangers (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

all rear suspension bushes worn, cracking and perished

body, axle and chassis corrosion

coolant level low - below minimum

exhaust system corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2020 84,289 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 84,288 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 111,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 67,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 56,207 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 49,448 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 48,128 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 46,721 miles

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

all metal brake pipes coated in underseal.

crack in reverse lamp lens.

Pass 15 Jan 2014 45,090 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 45,178 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 40,304 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 37,548 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 30,821 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 24,084 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 18,385 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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VU05 BZL is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VU05 BZL, 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 VU05 BZL registered?

VU05 BZL is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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The MOT history for VU05 BZL shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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