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WD55 EKY

2005 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,095 mi
Last recorded108,095 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Ignis56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD55 EKY
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 108,095 miles

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive From Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 9 Sep 2025 108,091 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive From Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 5 Dec 2023 103,463 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 103,463 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 98,784 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated recommend replace (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm,, inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

advance parking brake lever travel

both headlamp image intensities slightly reduced

sill covers fitted, limiting view

windscreen, stone chips

Fail 15 Sep 2021 98,780 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated recommend replace (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm,, inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

advance parking brake lever travel

both headlamp image intensities slightly reduced

service brake performance 51%, mot pass mark 50%,, recommend check

sill covers fitted, limiting view

windscreen, stone chips

Pass 17 Sep 2020 92,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm,, tyre 87% worn (5.2.3 (e))

advance parking brake lever travel

o/s and n/s front outer drive shaft boots, slightly deteriorated

sill covers fitted, limiting view

windscreen, stone chips

Fail 16 Sep 2020 92,717 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm,, tyre 87% worn (5.2.3 (e))

advance parking brake lever travel

o/s and n/s front outer drive shaft boots, slightly deteriorated

sill covers fitted, limiting view

windscreen, stone chips

Pass 29 Apr 2019 82,483 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 76,621 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer box deteriorated,, recommend check/replace (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel recommend attention (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s and n/s front brakes, still binding very slightly

rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

service brake performance 50%, mot pass mark 50%,, possibly needs bedding in/ checking

sill covers fitted, limiting view

Fail 30 Apr 2018 76,619 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer box deteriorated,, recommend check/replace (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s and n/s front brakes binding slightly,, recommend check

rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

sill covers fitted, limiting view

Pass 27 Apr 2017 70,812 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 65,327 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 56,928 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2014 54,854 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 50,917 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 50,917 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 48,906 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 48,883 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 45,821 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 38,445 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 37,094 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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WD55 EKY is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WD55 EKY, 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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WD55 EKY is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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