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FY54 MJV

2004 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

124,795 mi
Last recorded124,795 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Ignis58,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 MJV
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2023 124,795 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front flange bolt snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end modification unsafe split pin missing (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside outer sill corroded at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end modification unsafe split pin missing (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Pass 28 Jul 2022 124,330 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 124,330 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 117,469 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 117,469 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (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 Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2020 111,834 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 111,830 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 106,214 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 106,214 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 99,855 miles

Exhaust brackets broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Apr 2018 99,855 miles

Exhaust brackets broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2017 94,304 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 94,304 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 86,974 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 82,795 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

rear discs scored

Pass 10 Feb 2014 74,555 miles

exhaust in poor condition

front discs in poor condition

nearside trackrod end dust cover in poor condition

offside rear tyre on legal limit

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 6 Feb 2014 74,554 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust in poor condition

front discs in poor condition

nearside trackrod end dust cover in poor condition

offside rear tyre on legal limit

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 2 Mar 2013 69,563 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 64,232 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 57,730 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 52,409 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 45,039 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Mar 2008 34,167 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Mar 2007 21,986 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 6 Mar 2007 21,986 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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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FY54 MJV is a 2004 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FY54 MJV, 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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FY54 MJV is a 2004 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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