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BJ04 WJL

2004 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

44,726 mi
Last recorded44,726 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Ignis58,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 WJL
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 44,726 miles

Front offside and nearside,tyre cracking on tread perished

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear offside and nearside tryre cracking on tread and side wall perished.185/55 R 16

steering system has slightly free play detected at steering wheel

Pass 23 Mar 2017 42,277 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 36,750 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 32,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 28,879 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre tread perished.

o/s/r tyre tread perished.

Fail 21 Mar 2014 28,879 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

n/s/r tyre tread perished.

o/s/r tyre tread perished.

Pass 15 Mar 2013 101,558 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 101,558 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 21,689 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 21,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 18,385 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edges

Pass 31 Mar 2010 16,079 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2009 12,848 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 12,843 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 10,091 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 10,091 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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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BJ04 WJL is a 2004 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BJ04 WJL, 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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BJ04 WJL is a 2004 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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