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BG04 NLV

2004 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

110,932 mi
Last recorded110,932 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Ignis58,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 NLV
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 110,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 106,440 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 106,440 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 100,881 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 100,708 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 94,714 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 1x rear (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 94,501 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective 1x rear (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 92,441 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 92,354 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread part broken (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 83,942 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin + nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 83,942 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin + nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 75,971 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 75,927 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 68,221 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 68,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 60,066 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 56,065 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 49,674 miles

all 4 tyres showing signs of age and cracking on tread pattern

Fail 14 Aug 2012 49,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

all 4 tyres showing signs of age and cracking on tread pattern

Pass 17 Aug 2011 43,116 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 37,831 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack tie rod or end bush o/s/f

Pass 8 Jul 2009 34,543 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2009 34,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 27,233 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 27,233 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 20,046 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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BG04 NLV is a 2004 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BG04 NLV, 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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BG04 NLV is a 2004 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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