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BJ54 VXG

2004 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,508 mi
Last recorded86,508 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Ignis58,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 VXG
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 86,508 miles

Front bumper is damaged near side front lower part is missing and it is insecure

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

Nearside door mirror missing

fuel cap seal starting to split

Pass 7 Mar 2017 79,981 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 79,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp cracked

both rear braked binding slightly

Pass 4 Aug 2015 67,083 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 67,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 63,205 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 63,204 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 57,583 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 56,260 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 11 Jun 2011 54,598 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 53,342 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 May 2010 48,024 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 48,024 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 40,134 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 22,158 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 18,607 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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BJ54 VXG is a 2004 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,490cc 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 BJ54 VXG, 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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BJ54 VXG is a 2004 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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