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2005 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

120,668 mi
Last recorded120,668 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Ignis56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX400 ETH
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 120,668 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 118,290 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 118,227 miles

Emissions unable to be completed HC AND CO2 TOO HIGH. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 116,121 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 116,114 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 114,752 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear rear axle stabilising bar corroded but not excessive

Pass 14 Apr 2022 109,991 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 105,138 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 100,908 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 97,732 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 93,267 miles

chip in windscreen

front brake pads low

rear exhasut blowing

Fail 5 Apr 2018 93,262 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

chip in windscreen

front brake pads low

rear exhasut blowing

Pass 10 Apr 2017 89,204 miles

boot handle cover loose

oil leak

play in offside steering arm

Fail 31 Mar 2017 89,181 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

boot handle cover loose

neaside rear disc worn

oil leak

play in offside steering arm

Pass 19 Mar 2016 83,479 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 78,142 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 72,730 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 64,076 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 56,571 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 47,358 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 47,358 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 39,145 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 31,074 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 23,709 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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X400 ETH is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 X400 ETH, 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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X400 ETH is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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