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YG56 COU

2006 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

89,587 mi
Last recorded89,587 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Ignis54,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 COU
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 89,587 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Horn slightly defective.

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Reverse lamp not working.

Various suspension bushes slightly deteriorated.

various ball joint boots slightly deteriorated.

Fail 1 Oct 2025 89,587 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Horn slightly defective.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Reverse lamp not working.

Various suspension bushes slightly deteriorated.

various ball joint boots slightly deteriorated.

Pass 7 Oct 2024 88,014 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged near flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear suspension arm corroded more than surface rust

Fail 7 Oct 2024 88,014 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged near flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear suspension arm corroded more than surface rust

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 85,858 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 83,323 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both. ()

Fail 18 Nov 2022 83,323 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both. ()

Pass 20 Sep 2021 80,874 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Bracket between pipes rusted through ()

Horn poor in operation.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 Sep 2021 80,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Bracket between pipes rusted through ()

Horn poor in operation.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rusted off (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Sep 2020 79,134 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Aug 2019 77,381 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 74,735 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 72,218 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack ball joint.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 72,218 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack ball joint.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 69,829 miles

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

items moved from n/s swept area of windscreen which would result in mot failure.

Fail 12 Aug 2016 69,829 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside wiper blade poor at clearing screen.

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

items moved from n/s swept area of windscreen which would result in mot failure.

Pass 25 Aug 2015 67,053 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 64,432 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 61,999 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both wiper blades split on ends & poor at clearing screen.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 57,993 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 52,289 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 47,198 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 43,773 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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YG56 COU is a 2006 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Suzuki Ignis models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 54,768 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 YG56 COU, 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 20 years old, this Suzuki Ignis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YG56 COU is a 2006 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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