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WV05 CHY

2005 Suzuki Ignis

Yellow Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

41,715 mi
Last recorded41,715 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Ignis56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 CHY
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 41,715 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 41,164 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 39,619 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 38,280 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 36,430 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 36,165 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 35,956 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe leading up to offside rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 35,956 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe leading up to offside rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 35,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 34,747 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 33,332 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 33,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 32,233 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 30,315 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 28,893 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 27,523 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 26,102 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 24,618 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 23,188 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 23,188 miles

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

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 20,140 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 15,736 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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WV05 CHY is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis in Yellow with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WV05 CHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV05 CHY registered?

WV05 CHY is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 5 March 2005.

Is WV05 CHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV05 CHY shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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