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WK55 VBF

2005 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,472 mi
Last recorded146,472 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Ignis56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 VBF
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 146,472 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center hanger broken away (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

both headlamps deteriorated causing poor beam images

engine oil level below minimum

windscreen wiper linkage worn

Fail 16 Sep 2021 146,471 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective center hanger broken away (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

both headlamps deteriorated causing poor beam images

engine oil level below minimum

parking brake performance only just met 17%

poor performance on nearside rear park brake

windscreen wiper linkage worn

Pass 1 Sep 2020 123,259 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front mount broken away (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 123,259 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements damaged (0.1 (d))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cover frosted causing no beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cover frosted causing no beam image (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front mount broken away (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 115,068 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front bracket broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

nearside front headlamp plastic cover deteriorated causing poor beam image

offside front headlamp plastic cover deteriorated causing poor beam image

Pass 10 Sep 2018 104,034 miles

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (7.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated very small hole/split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 104,031 miles

Emissions not tested engine dipstick missing so unable to verify oil level in engine (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested no image due to cover frosted (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (7.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated very small hole/split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 92,727 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

engine management light indicates a fault

engine oil leak

nearside headlamp cover frosted causing poor beam pattern

offside headlamp cover frosted causing poor beam pattern

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 23 Aug 2016 81,000 miles

Engine coolant level low

Engine management light on

Engine oil level on minimum line

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside rear tyre cracking with age

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 80,895 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear mounting snapped off (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS Ring broken (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS Ring broken (3.4.2)

Engine coolant level low

Engine management light on

Engine oil level on minimum line

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside rear tyre cracking with age

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 72,439 miles

engine management light on

nearside front abs relucter ring split

offside front abs relucter ring split

offside rear tyre split/cracked between tread

Fail 17 Aug 2015 72,439 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

engine management light on

nearside front abs relucter ring split

offside front abs relucter ring split

offside rear tyre split/cracked between tread

Pass 22 Aug 2014 58,982 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 48,765 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2013 48,765 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 35,795 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 29,008 miles

advise slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f steering rack inner ball joints

Pass 7 Sep 2010 24,248 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 19,270 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES SLIGHTY TORN ON EDGES.

Pass 8 Oct 2008 17,362 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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WK55 VBF is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WK55 VBF, 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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WK55 VBF is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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