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VU55 HAX

2005 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,997 mi
Last recorded88,997 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Ignis56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 HAX
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 88,997 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing play

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear handbrake low reading

Pass 29 Jun 2017 82,399 miles

o/s/f tyre 2mm on inside tread

Pass 23 Jun 2016 74,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer shoulder 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

inner steering rack joints play

Fail 21 Jun 2016 74,163 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer shoulder 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

inner steering rack joints play

Pass 31 Jul 2015 67,316 miles

all rear seatbelts badly damaged / rear seats removed

exhaust mountings rusty

near side rear tyre wearing on edge

near side sunvisor does not latch in closed position

wiperblades poor

Fail 30 Jul 2015 67,316 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

exhaust mountings rusty

near side rear tyre wearing on edge

near side sunvisor does not latch in closed position

wiperblades poor

Pass 16 Jul 2014 56,155 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise all rear seats have been removed at time of test and all rear seatbelts are cut and frayed but not testable items due to rear seats being removed

Fail 16 Jul 2014 56,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise all rear seats have been removed at time of test and all rear seatbelts are cut and frayed but not testable items due to rear seats being removed

advise both front wiper blades not tested

Pass 2 Jul 2013 43,505 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

advise slight bind to nearside front brake

advise slight bind to offside front brake

Fail 2 Jul 2013 43,505 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

advise brake warning light is on indicating a fault

advise slight bind to nearside front brake

advise slight bind to offside front brake

Fail 13 Jul 2012 33,486 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 33,486 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 26,264 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 27,154 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 17,547 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 13,022 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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VU55 HAX is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VU55 HAX, 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 VU55 HAX registered?

VU55 HAX is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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