CarVerify

Free Car Check

YF05 YOJ

2005 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1490cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

86,991 mi
Last recorded86,991 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Ignis56,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 YOJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 86,991 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 76,215 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 74,473 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 73,285 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes and osr corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill lip flat (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension mount and inner sill nsr /osr (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underside rusty in various areas

Fail 18 May 2023 73,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Deteriorated (0.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes and osr corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill lip flat (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension mount and inner sill nsr /osr (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underside rusty in various areas

Pass 6 May 2022 71,236 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 69,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills and suspension mounts corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2021 69,191 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills and suspension mounts corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 67,538 miles

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

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

both headlights discoloured and poor patterns

surface corrosion to rear chassis rails and around front and rear suspension component mountings

Fail 3 Jul 2020 67,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

both headlights discoloured and poor patterns

surface corrosion to rear chassis rails and around front and rear suspension component mountings

Pass 15 Apr 2019 57,244 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 56,004 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 56,003 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail excessively corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 52,767 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

headlight pattern only just visible

Fail 11 Nov 2017 52,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all round (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 49,393 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 49,352 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 44,336 miles

Both front rack ends have slight play

Both rear coil springs are corroding

Offside Rear Metal brake pipe is corroding

Pass 13 Nov 2014 40,362 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 38,709 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 35,955 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 35,955 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 32,340 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Jul 2010 28,568 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)

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 29 Jun 2009 22,431 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 17,266 miles

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

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
Full Suzuki Ignis reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YF05 YOJ is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YF05 YOJ, 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

How do I check the history of YF05 YOJ?

You can check the full history of YF05 YOJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YF05 YOJ registered?

YF05 YOJ is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 9 July 2005.

Is YF05 YOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF05 YOJ shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YF05 YOJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YF05 YOJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.