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DS04 FBC

2004 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,326 mi
Last recorded114,326 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Ignis58,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 FBC
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2024 114,326 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension components very heavily corroded

Reverse light not working

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

Tow bar corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2024 114,320 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlights (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark brake fluid leak (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front backing plate missing

both top mounts creaking but no play

exhaust hanger brocken but still secure

side sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2023 112,285 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 112,285 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 110,239 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 109,083 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 107,649 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 105,877 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 105,877 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 102,916 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 98,616 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 98,616 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 94,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 85,637 miles

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

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)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 75,803 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 66,688 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 66,688 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 58,347 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 53,239 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 52,259 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 51,710 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 47,284 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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DS04 FBC is a 2004 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DS04 FBC, 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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DS04 FBC is a 2004 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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