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YC55 FYA

2005 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

52,538 mi
Last recorded52,538 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Ignis56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 FYA
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 52,538 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 52,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched N/s/f brake hose is twisted to wrong position (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 49,953 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded of (6.1.2 (a))

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

n/s/f lower arm mounting bracket bent

o/s/r foot and brake not working as good as n/s/r foot and brake but meets requirements

slight play at n/s/f inner steering rack tie rod joint

Fail 14 Feb 2020 49,176 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded of (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

n/s/f lower arm mounting bracket bent

slight play at n/s/f inner steering rack tie rod joint

Pass 27 Feb 2019 41,627 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 41,625 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 35,654 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and both sides rears (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides fronts (4.1.E.1)

both sides steering rack slight play

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2016 27,770 miles

front tyres getting low

o/s/f inner tie rod joint worn

rear brake discs corroded o/s/r very corroded and brakes grabbing slightly

Fail 10 Oct 2016 27,762 miles

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres getting low

o/s/f inner tie rod joint worn

rear brake discs corroded o/s/r very corroded and brakes grabbing slightly

Pass 7 Oct 2015 22,697 miles

play o/s/f top shocker mount

rear brake very badly corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2014 13,743 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 6,289 miles

Exhaust & mountings poor in places

Front brake discs worn

N/s/f tyre low on tread

Fail 8 Aug 2012 987 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 987 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 28,793 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 25,591 miles

front brake discs pitted

front tyres cracking

Pass 12 Aug 2009 21,253 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 21,197 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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YC55 FYA is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YC55 FYA, 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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YC55 FYA is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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