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FH04 VEW

2004 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,909 mi
Last recorded113,909 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Ignis58,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 VEW
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 113,909 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/s & O/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp deteriorating.

Rear Suspension components - Corrosion.

Under-body/ chassis corrosion.

Fail 6 Oct 2022 113,748 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded N/s & O/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner & outer sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner & outer sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/s & O/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorating.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main to flex. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension components - Corrosion.

Pass 30 Sep 2021 107,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disk - Inner face corrosion.

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 103,312 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/s & O/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Number plate - impact damage.

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension mount - slight play.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriating. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disks - corrosion.

Fail 6 Oct 2020 103,312 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/s & O/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Number plate - impact damage.

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension mount - slight play.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriating. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disks - corrosion.

Pass 3 Oct 2019 98,405 miles

Front Number plate - impact damage.

Nearside Rear Brake disk corrosion.

Nearside Rear Tyre - uneven tread wear.

Nearside Wiper deteriating.

Offside Front Brake disk face, very corroded, pitted & slightly fluctuating.

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

Under body & suspension component corrosion.

Pass 8 Oct 2018 93,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre - tread cracking and uneven wear.

Offside Front Inner Brake disk face corrosion.

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 89,449 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing noise.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/s & O/s - main to flex. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 89,449 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Forward joint - rear section. (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing noise.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/s & O/s - main to flex. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 84,866 miles

Rear Exhaust box joint deteriating.

Fail 7 Oct 2016 84,866 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Registration plate lamp not working N/s & O/s (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust box joint deteriating.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Sunvisor. (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 79,285 miles

Engine oil sump corrosion.

General under body corrosion.

Pass 13 Oct 2014 73,795 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 66,381 miles

Centre exhaust box corroded

Front discs corroded

Near side rear tyre starting to perrish

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear discs corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2013 66,371 miles

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

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

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

Centre exhaust box corroded

Front discs corroded

Near side rear tyre starting to perrish

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear discs corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2012 60,798 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2012 60,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 May 2011 52,557 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 52,557 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 45,995 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 45,995 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 39,185 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 35,257 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 25,234 miles

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

Offside Front 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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FH04 VEW is a 2004 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FH04 VEW, 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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FH04 VEW is a 2004 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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