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AV05 VHC

2005 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

45,506 mi
Last recorded45,506 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Ignis56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 VHC
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 45,506 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 44,083 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tires are showing age related cracking at the treaded area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 43,392 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 42,469 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 41,290 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 41,290 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 32,778 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 32,778 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 32,282 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 31,343 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 30,318 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 29,270 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 28,151 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 26,782 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 24,929 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 22,708 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 20,217 miles

drivers wiperblade starting to split

Pass 16 Aug 2011 17,776 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 15,118 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 15,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 12,797 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 10,515 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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AV05 VHC is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV05 VHC, 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 AV05 VHC registered?

AV05 VHC is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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