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FM53 LWT

2004 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,779 mi
Last recorded74,779 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Ignis58,283 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 LWT
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 74,779 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 69,198 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 64,938 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 64,938 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 62,141 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 62,141 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 60,041 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 57,432 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 57,432 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 56,388 miles

both sides front brake pads over half worn getting low

both sides front coil springs sit close to suspension turret

Pass 6 Sep 2018 56,197 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 55,851 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 55,240 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 54,477 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 53,131 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front tyre cracking on outer edge of treads

Pass 4 Sep 2013 52,157 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 50,963 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 50,963 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 49,325 miles

near side front tyre wearing to outer edge

near side rear tyre cracking to tread pattern

Pass 3 Sep 2010 47,677 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 47,677 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 44,113 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 40,635 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 34,656 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 27,033 miles

offside wiper blade split

Fail 3 Jan 2007 26,997 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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FM53 LWT is a 2004 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FM53 LWT, 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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FM53 LWT is a 2004 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 10 January 2004.

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The MOT history for FM53 LWT shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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