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BT04 VCU

2004 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,835 mi
Last recorded88,835 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Ignis58,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 VCU
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2024 88,835 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 84,230 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate showing signs of damage (0.1 (b))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play front both n/s o/s inner steering rack ball joint worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted rear n/s wheel damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

under side of vhicle body showing surface rust

Fail 29 Jul 2023 84,226 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front o/s outer track rod end worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate showing signs of damage (0.1 (b))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play front both n/s o/s inner steering rack ball joint worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted rear n/s wheel damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

under side of vhicle body showing surface rust

Fail 23 Mar 2023 84,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play also rough when rotated (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track control arm has excessive play (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted wheel is buckled !! (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 71,476 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers fitted both sides outer sills

Pass 30 Mar 2021 64,275 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

covers fitted both sides outer sills

Fail 30 Mar 2021 64,267 miles

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

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

covers fitted both sides outer sills

Pass 24 Jan 2020 55,767 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019
Fail 18 Jan 2019 51,012 miles

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2017 48,733 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 43,814 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 43,814 miles

Centre Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 39,256 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 34,891 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 34,891 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 32,399 miles

n/s/r tyre punctured

Pass 6 Sep 2012 28,541 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 24,540 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 20,505 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 13,974 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 11,140 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 11,140 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 15 May 2007 8,125 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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BT04 VCU is a 2004 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BT04 VCU, 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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What year was BT04 VCU registered?

BT04 VCU is a 2004 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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