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GL04 YFU

2004 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

119,347 mi
Last recorded119,347 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Ignis58,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 YFU
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 119,347 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 113,511 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 107,885 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 107,809 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 102,899 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 102,875 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 97,336 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 97,333 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 90,468 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 90,421 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjuster missing (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 83,882 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front anti roll bar split pin missing

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 78,224 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 71,849 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 71,799 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides when foot brake applied (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside brake binding slightly

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Jan 2017 65,944 miles

Central High level brake light inoperative.

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 65,944 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Central High level brake light inoperative.

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 60,556 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 60,556 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 54,691 miles

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

o/s/f brake disc rusted inner edges

o/s/f tyre tread approx 3mm

Pass 2 Jan 2014 49,080 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/f brake discs rusted inner edges

Pass 18 Dec 2012 44,168 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 39,328 miles

centre / rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2011 35,225 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 29,673 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm limit

Pass 14 Jan 2009 23,408 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 15,435 miles

Windscreen stone-chipped.

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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GL04 YFU is a 2004 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GL04 YFU, 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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What year was GL04 YFU registered?

GL04 YFU is a 2004 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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