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BU54 VHZ

2004 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

81,949 mi
Last recorded81,949 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Ignis58,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 VHZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 81,949 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 81,949 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 78,776 miles

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

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

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

all rubber bushes cracking/perishing due to age

vehicle underbody heavily corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2023 78,750 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o/s n/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

all rubber bushes cracking/perishing due to age

vehicle underbody heavily corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2022 77,089 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 75,909 miles

Front springs corroded

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

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Rear springs corroded

Rear sub frame corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2021 75,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front springs corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre badly cracking also on 3 mm

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

Offside Front Tyre badly cracking

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Rear springs corroded

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2020 72,800 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 72,799 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 68,893 miles

Corrosion on exhaust and rear bracket broken.

Corrosion to front and rear suspension components.

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

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

Nearside mirror glass cracked.

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

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

Offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded.

Offside parking brake cable retaining strap broken.

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

Play in nearside steering rack arm.

Pass 6 Dec 2017 65,078 miles

Corrosion around rear trailing arm mounting areas.

Corrosion on exhaust, rear exhaust bracket missing.

Cracking to rear tyres.

Damage to nearside mirror glass.

Nearside front tyre worn close to limit.

Offside front tyre worn close to limit and metal in tread.

Play in nearside steering rack arm.

Rear number plate loose.

Travel on parking brake lever.

Pass 13 Oct 2016 61,087 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 55,630 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 47,950 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 32,541 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 32,541 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all tyres cracking with age

Pass 7 Mar 2012 23,065 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 21,139 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 18,736 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 16,650 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 15,368 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 9 Oct 2008 15,352 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 12,122 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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BU54 VHZ is a 2004 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BU54 VHZ, 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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BU54 VHZ is a 2004 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 19 September 2004.

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