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GD53 FHE

2004 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

24,792 mi
Last recorded24,792 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Ignis58,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 FHE
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 24,792 miles

Rally car

Pass 17 Sep 2024 24,401 miles

Rally car

Pass 18 Sep 2023 24,120 miles

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

Rally car

Pass 20 Jun 2022 23,973 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 23,933 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 23,929 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 23,048 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 22,811 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 22,811 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all not for road use (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 22,428 miles

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

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

no rear seats fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2015 22,428 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

no rear seats fitted

Pass 6 May 2010 22,401 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 21,515 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 16,249 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 16,249 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 14,423 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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GD53 FHE is a 2004 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GD53 FHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GD53 FHE registered?

GD53 FHE is a 2004 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 19 January 2004.

Is GD53 FHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD53 FHE shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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