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WL05 FPE

2005 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

119,986 mi
Last recorded119,986 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Ignis56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 FPE
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 119,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp, at front of rear-most box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing Arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper Coil Spring Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded, at union with flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper Coil Spring Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 119,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Retaining Washer corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (UV Damage) (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (UV Damage) (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp, at front of rear-most box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing Arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper Coil Spring Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded, at union with flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper Coil Spring Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 114,197 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 113,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 106,684 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 106,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From Flexi Brake Hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 99,546 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 99,544 miles

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

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Back Plate Loose

Pass 20 Nov 2020 95,750 miles

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))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 95,743 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 90,111 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 80,275 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 71,522 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 71,254 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough top mount bearing (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough top mount bearing (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Central Rear axle very rusty

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 67,898 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 65,976 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 64,287 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 59,951 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 55,425 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 49,199 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 49,152 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 41,951 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 34,586 miles

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 16 Jun 2008 25,060 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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WL05 FPE is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WL05 FPE, 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 WL05 FPE registered?

WL05 FPE is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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