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BJ04 XET

2004 Suzuki Ignis

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

81,718 mi
Last recorded81,718 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Ignis58,283 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 XET
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 81,718 miles

Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 81,718 miles

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

Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 73,699 miles

Front Nearside and Offside Mc Pherson strut have slight movement at its upper attachment

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Nearside and Offside axle and attachment have its surface corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2021 65,416 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 61,093 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front number plate delaminated, poor condition

nearside rear wheel slight binding?

repair to rear exhaust,rear exhaust box corroded and front exhaust bracket broken. poor condition

slight front brake imbalance

slight run out front brakes

Fail 10 Nov 2020 61,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken dangerous (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken dangerous (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front number plate delaminated, poor condition

nearside rear wheel slight binding?

repair to rear exhaust,rear exhaust box corroded and front exhaust bracket broken. poor condition

slight front brake imbalance

slight run out front brakes

Pass 4 May 2019 55,683 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rusted (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 May 2019 55,683 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rusted (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 50,095 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 43,561 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

roadsprings corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2017 43,561 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened nsf inner face breaking up (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust box corroded

roadsprings corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2016 39,976 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit / cannot clearly see all pads to assess (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box corroded / slight leak at joint (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs corroded (3.5.1i)

coil spring worn all springs corroding (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 39,975 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit / cannot clearly see all pads to assess (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box corroded / slight leak at joint (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs corroded (3.5.1i)

coil spring worn all springs corroding (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 37,439 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

osf wiper smears slightly

slight exhaust leak at rear box joint to centre pipe

Pass 31 Mar 2014 34,639 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 30,443 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 30,443 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 26,791 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 25,238 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 23,925 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 22,058 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 20,232 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 14,623 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2007 14,623 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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BJ04 XET is a 2004 Suzuki Ignis in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 XET, 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 XET is a 2004 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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