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BC04 JVF

2004 Suzuki Ignis

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

82,856 mi
Last recorded82,856 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Ignis58,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 JVF
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 82,856 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 62,620 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 62,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

front pipe heatshield not secure

Pass 26 Jan 2018 66,883 miles

rear silencer rear bracket corroded and broken,exhaust not fully supported.

Fail 26 Jan 2018 66,883 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb ill fitted,showing as a stop light when on. (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb ill fitted and coming on as a position light. (1.2.1f)

rear silencer rear bracket corroded and broken,exhaust not fully supported.

Pass 1 Feb 2017 60,099 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 60,099 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise strong offside rear wheel bearing not tested !!

Pass 4 Feb 2016 58,176 miles

exhaust heat shield rattling

exhaust securing mounts poor

Pass 2 Feb 2015 56,176 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 2 Feb 2015 56,176 miles

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

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 on edges

Pass 3 Feb 2014 54,195 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres split/perished badly but not to cords

Fail 3 Feb 2014 54,195 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres split/perished badly but not to cords

Pass 6 Feb 2013 51,589 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 48,306 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 40,091 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 May 2010 31,292 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 21,517 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 12,621 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 4,110 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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BC04 JVF is a 2004 Suzuki Ignis in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2004 Suzuki Ignis models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 58,283 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 BC04 JVF, 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 22 years old, this Suzuki Ignis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BC04 JVF is a 2004 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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