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WL05 GDX

2005 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,310 mi
Last recorded112,310 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Ignis56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 GDX
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 112,310 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 112,281 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 100,606 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 100,590 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod /rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod/rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 94,168 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 94,139 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens faded (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 88,029 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 88,013 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 80,508 miles

Front both front headlight lenses opaque & pattern poor

Rear no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 23 Jun 2021 80,508 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working & cover missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear no rear seats fitted at time of test

Front both front headlight lenses opaque & pattern poor

Pass 8 Jul 2020 69,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2020 69,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 65,274 miles

both front coil springs corroding

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

both rear coil springs corroding

offside rear tyre wearing to edges

rear section exhaust corroding

rotational noise from nearside rear wheel when spun

Pass 1 Jun 2018 59,528 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 59,527 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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))

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

Offside 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))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 55,329 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 53,900 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 53,900 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 50,470 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 47,369 miles

slight binding on n/s/f brake

Pass 7 Jun 2013 44,494 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 41,831 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 39,674 miles

Very bad cracks to tread area and side walls of near side rear and off side front tyres.

Pass 14 Jun 2010 36,490 miles

Front brake discs inner surfaces worn

N/S/R and O/S/F tyre worn smooth on edges

N/S/R wheel bearing slightly noisey

O/S/R tyre worn on edges

Pass 22 Jun 2009 33,117 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 24,676 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

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 GDX is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 GDX, 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 GDX registered?

WL05 GDX is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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