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DS53 GDK

2004 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

131,358 mi
Last recorded131,358 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Ignis58,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 GDK
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 131,358 miles

Both Cv outer boots are perished

Both headlights are deteriorated

Both track rod end boots are perished

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears and the nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust is deteriorated and slightly leaking

offside rear tyre is perished

Pass 9 Aug 2019 130,185 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective temp repair on back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight flux (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from drain plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 130,185 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective temp repair on back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight flux (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from drain plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 125,692 miles

All rear suspension bushes worn

Fail 25 Aug 2018 125,692 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

All rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 22 Aug 2017 111,456 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 111,456 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 90,234 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 89,984 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 63,577 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 54,940 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 42,162 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 36,332 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 28,725 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 24,568 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 24,374 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear pads look low ,unable see clealy

slight play in o/s/f inner rack joint

Fail 22 Jan 2009 24,374 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear pads look low ,unable see clealy

slight play in o/s/f inner rack joint

Pass 21 Jan 2008 20,159 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight brake bind

Fail 21 Jan 2008 20,159 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight brake bind

Pass 17 Jan 2007 14,878 miles

exhaust rear bracket beginning to corrode

n/s mirror casing damaged

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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DS53 GDK is a 2004 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DS53 GDK, 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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DS53 GDK is a 2004 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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