2005 Suzuki Ignis · 4,531 MOT tests
2005 Suzuki Ignis reliability
2005 Suzuki Igniss fail 44.9% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 12 Ignis years (4,531 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Igniss: 23.5%)
- 44.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Igniss: 23.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 84,118
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,531
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does worse)
- 2006 cars: 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 4.8% of tests fail here (42% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 18% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2005 car carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
Common problems
What fails on a 2005 Suzuki Ignis
Fail rate by area
- Suspension19.9%
- Lights and electrics19.9%
- Brakes13.6%
- Body, chassis and structure8.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.9%
- Tyres6.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 5.43%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.37%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 4.24%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 4.17%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.95%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 3.2%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (20.35%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.82%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.36%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (11.76%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (11.45%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.47%)
Other years
Every Suzuki Ignis year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2005 Suzuki Ignis reliable?
2005 Suzuki Igniss fail 44.9% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 12 Ignis years (4,531 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 Suzuki Ignis MOT?
Most often headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (5.43% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (4.37% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (4.24% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 Suzuki Ignis have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2005 Suzuki Ignis shows 84,118 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2005 car?
A car first registered in 2005 carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
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