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DF53 TWG

2004 Suzuki Ignis

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,539 mi
Last recorded142,539 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Ignis58,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 TWG
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 142,539 miles
Fail 31 May 2025 142,497 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 136,910 miles

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

Exhaust noisy

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension components generally corroded

Fail 10 May 2024 136,902 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 129,798 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

under vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2022 122,555 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both n/s and o/s ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 113,033 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

surface corrosion under body

Fail 18 Nov 2020 113,033 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

surface corrosion under body

Pass 4 May 2019 104,817 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides are rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 99,757 miles

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

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

Offside Front seat belt slow retracting

Fail 10 Jan 2018 99,757 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front seat belt slow retracting

mil lamp on dash

Pass 4 Jan 2017 91,777 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 86,916 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 86,916 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 84,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted nearside rear seat belt not fully inspected

Pass 30 Jan 2015 84,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

child seat fitted nearside rear seat belt not fully inspected

Pass 3 Feb 2014 80,259 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

advice small stone chip in zone b front windscreen

Pass 1 Feb 2013 74,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 71,134 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 71,134 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 68,194 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 68,194 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 64,292 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 64,292 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 59,509 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 51,337 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 31,774 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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DF53 TWG is a 2004 Suzuki Ignis in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 DF53 TWG, 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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DF53 TWG is a 2004 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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