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AV55 GPE

2005 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,487 mi
Last recorded77,487 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Ignis56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 GPE
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 77,487 miles

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

Various rear suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2025 77,486 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Various rear suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2024 75,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear pipe covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 75,351 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear pipe covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 71,348 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 71,348 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 65,068 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 65,068 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 58,731 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 58,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 53,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and is cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 49,582 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 44,937 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 38,631 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 38,631 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring broken/loose (3.4.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting bracket broken (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 35,149 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 35,149 miles

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

Offside Front Outer 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)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 30,832 miles

Front washers weak

Nearside Front tyre worn to 2mm

Offside Front light faded

Rear arms rusted and bushes perrishered

Rear surface rust to brake pipes

coil springs rusted

Fail 10 Sep 2015 30,832 miles

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

Front washers weak

Nearside Front tyre worn to 2mm

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

Offside Front light faded

Rear arms rusted and bushes perrishered

Rear surface rust to brake pipes

coil springs rusted

Pass 27 Aug 2014 25,210 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 20,165 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 17,273 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN TO 2.5 MM

REAR COIL SPRINGS RUSTED

Pass 22 Aug 2011 14,935 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 13,011 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 10,806 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 8,070 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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AV55 GPE is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis in Silver 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 AV55 GPE, 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 AV55 GPE registered?

AV55 GPE is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 12 September 2005.

Is AV55 GPE safe to buy?

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