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BK04 VDE

2004 Suzuki Ignis

Yellow Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,117 mi
Last recorded100,117 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Ignis58,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 VDE
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 100,117 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 95,064 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 90,355 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 90,355 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 86,189 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both side. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 80,817 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 80,814 miles

Rear Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 79,425 miles

Covers in engine fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 79,425 miles

Covers in engine fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 76,769 miles

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

both front brakes slightly binding

Pass 7 Nov 2015 73,873 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 70,610 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 70,546 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 70,502 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 64,553 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 54,983 miles

both front tyre worn close to limit

sill kit fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2009 54,981 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyre worn close to limit

sill kit fitted

Pass 23 May 2008 44,280 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 32,136 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 32,136 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)

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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BK04 VDE is a 2004 Suzuki Ignis in Yellow with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BK04 VDE, 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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BK04 VDE is a 2004 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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