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AV55 LOD

2005 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

143,620 mi
Last recorded143,620 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Ignis56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 LOD
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 143,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged flat spot (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 143,620 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed front pipe join gasket (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged flat spot (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 138,734 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 138,733 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 132,394 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 132,394 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 128,291 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 128,291 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 121,440 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 121,440 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 113,212 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 113,212 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 105,113 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 105,113 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Oct 2016 96,710 miles

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 96,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated Excess play (2.6.1)

Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened Both (2.4.C.1b)

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 88,133 miles

Ball joint has slight play inner steering arm joint (2.2.B.1f)

Both front and offside rear tyres deteriorated

Front brake discs corroded, Pads wearing thin

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded Both rear - req attention (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 1 Oct 2014 79,982 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 66,110 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 66,110 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 52,961 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 42,975 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 42,952 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 42,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 35,449 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 22,484 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 8,735 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 LOD is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 LOD, 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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AV55 LOD is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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