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CE54 VJM

2004 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,943 mi
Last recorded62,943 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Ignis58,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 VJM
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 62,943 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 55,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear suspension components been painted

covers over both outer sills

Fail 14 Nov 2024 55,416 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system fouling coil spring fouling against body (2.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear suspension components been painted

covers over both outer sills

Pass 6 Mar 2024 55,050 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 54,678 miles

ADVISED REAR SUSPENSION RUSTY

Pass 8 Mar 2022 52,015 miles

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

no reversing lights

under side rusty

Fail 3 Mar 2022 52,011 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn also anti roll bar washer corroded away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both, loss of correct beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

no reversing lights

under side rusty

Pass 8 Mar 2021 50,175 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE BAY (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 50,175 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE BAY (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 48,543 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reverse lights not working

suspension components corroding front and rear

Pass 21 Feb 2019 46,706 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

no plates deteriorating

rear wiper blade broken

reverse lights not working

underside of car has surface corrosion

Fail 20 Feb 2019 46,706 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

no plates deteriorating

rear wiper blade broken

reverse lights not working

underside of car has surface corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2018 44,777 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Oil leak ()

corrosion on under side of car

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

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Pass 23 Feb 2017 42,191 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 42,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 39,823 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 39,822 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 37,830 miles

possible oil leak from transfer box

Fail 28 Jan 2015 37,830 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

possibel oil leak from transfer box

Pass 10 Feb 2014 34,949 miles

front discs + pads worn

Fail 7 Feb 2014 34,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

exhaust bracket missing

front discs + pads worn

Pass 11 Feb 2013 32,102 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 28,655 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 28,655 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 24,389 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 21,243 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 21,243 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 18,944 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 15,699 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 11,608 miles

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

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

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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CE54 VJM is a 2004 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 CE54 VJM, 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 CE54 VJM registered?

CE54 VJM is a 2004 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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