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GD04 VKX

2004 Suzuki Ignis

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

117,835 mi
Last recorded117,835 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Ignis58,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 VKX
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 117,835 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear suspension corroding

Pass 11 Apr 2023 112,512 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2023 112,512 miles

Emissions unable to be completed oil low (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Apr 2022 105,712 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 95,761 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 86,064 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 May 2018 84,206 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 82,332 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 82,332 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mount broken (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 69,190 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 May 2015 56,766 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system is starting to corrode

front brake discs are corroded on inner surfaces

Fail 27 May 2015 56,713 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system is starting to corrode

front brake discs are corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 23 May 2014 42,899 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 42,899 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 38,138 miles

Noted movement in offside front steering rack arm

Fail 13 May 2013 38,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Noted movement in offside front steering rack arm

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 16 May 2012 36,137 miles

Noted slight movement in offside front steering rack arm joint

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2012 36,137 miles

Noted slight movement in offside front steering rack arm joint

Pass 26 Apr 2011 33,014 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 29,962 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 29,962 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2009 26,122 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside mirror and glass insecure.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2009 26,122 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside mirror and glass insecure.

Pass 22 May 2008 22,273 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 18,734 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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GD04 VKX is a 2004 Suzuki Ignis in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GD04 VKX, 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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GD04 VKX is a 2004 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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