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WJ05 GWZ

2005 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

120,097 mi
Last recorded120,097 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Ignis56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 GWZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 120,097 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

exhaust rusted

underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2022 114,836 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 106,454 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 106,454 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to flexi beside tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 101,951 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 97,062 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 97,060 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 18 Jul 2018 85,297 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 85,296 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

front brake pads low

nearside front tyre on 2mm

Pass 20 Jul 2017 74,885 miles

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 22 Jul 2016 64,642 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 64,642 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 54,699 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 54,699 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 43,836 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 33,781 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 29,721 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 24,166 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 17,452 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 8,641 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 6,667 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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WJ05 GWZ is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WJ05 GWZ, 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 WJ05 GWZ registered?

WJ05 GWZ is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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The MOT history for WJ05 GWZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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