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WL05 GFA

2005 Suzuki Ignis

Green Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

113,705 mi
Last recorded113,705 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Ignis56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 GFA
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 113,705 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front top mount has slight play

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front top mount has slight play

Fail 6 Dec 2023 113,705 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front top mount has slight play

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front top mount has slight play

Pass 9 Dec 2022 106,777 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft leak

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

steering rack play/rough

Fail 2 Dec 2022 106,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not tested seats down (7.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft leak

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reverse light n/w

steering rack play/rough

Pass 3 Dec 2021 99,022 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 99,021 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 96,812 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 93,241 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 93,143 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 87,654 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 87,536 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 81,889 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Apr 2017 76,876 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 76,739 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 71,071 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 71,071 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 64,866 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 7 Apr 2014 58,445 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 53,286 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2012 45,186 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 36,302 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 29,885 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2010 48,280 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 21,134 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 21,108 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 GFA is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis in Green with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GFA, 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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WL05 GFA is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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