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YU05 VFZ

2005 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,486 mi
Last recorded105,486 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Ignis56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU05 VFZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 105,486 miles

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

front top mount bearings stiff

Pass 27 May 2022 100,334 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 May 2022 100,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2021 95,819 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2021 95,816 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective cloudy, no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements broken (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor broken (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 85,523 miles

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

both headlights going cloudy

Fail 25 Jun 2019 85,522 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both headlights going cloudy

Pass 6 Jul 2018 74,887 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 69,211 miles

exhaust middle section corroded and adrift ./

headlamps dulling over slightly ./

Fail 20 Jun 2017 69,210 miles

coil spring broken offside rear coil spring ./ (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust middle section corroded and adrift ./

headlamps dulling over slightly ./

Pass 17 Jun 2016 63,713 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 63,713 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 59,757 miles

Both front inner discs badly corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 53,660 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 46,899 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2012 39,638 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 31,994 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 31,994 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 23,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 14,501 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 10,588 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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YU05 VFZ is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YU05 VFZ, 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 YU05 VFZ registered?

YU05 VFZ is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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