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FY54 VLA

2004 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

41,022 mi
Last recorded41,022 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Ignis58,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 VLA
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 41,022 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight perishing on tyre walls

offside rear tyre has slight perishing on tyre walls

Fail 14 Jul 2014 41,022 miles

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

Nearside Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 38,203 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust mountings corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Jul 2012 35,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all tyres perished

front exhaust section corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2011 32,420 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brakes binding on

Pass 21 Jul 2010 30,552 miles

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

all tyres slightly perished

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front discs corroded on faces

Pass 15 Jul 2009 28,386 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 26,239 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 23,986 miles

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 VLA is a 2004 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FY54 VLA, 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 VLA is a 2004 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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