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YS55 ETR

2005 Suzuki Ignis

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,888 mi
Last recorded71,888 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Ignis56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 ETR
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2026 71,888 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel filler neck corroded

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Panard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 69,982 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 67,699 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 65,768 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR FLEX (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 63,902 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 61,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEX (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 61,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEX (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 59,215 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 56,250 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR FLEX (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 53,466 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 50,450 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 50,450 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 48,130 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 45,868 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 45,868 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 43,270 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 43,269 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 40,191 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 40,191 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 35,368 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 29,390 miles

Nearside and offside front brake discs worn

Pass 4 May 2010 22,115 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 22,115 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 16,285 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2008 14,248 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 14,248 miles

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

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

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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YS55 ETR is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YS55 ETR, 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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What year was YS55 ETR registered?

YS55 ETR is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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