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GP04 BVT

2004 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

123,271 mi
Last recorded123,271 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Ignis58,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP04 BVT
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 123,271 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear axel corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2024 118,994 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 118,994 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 117,200 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 117,200 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split rubber (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split rubber (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 116,329 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 113,680 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 113,604 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 111,425 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 30 Oct 2020 111,425 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 25 Oct 2019 108,456 miles

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

rear exhaust box heatshield slightly insecure

Pass 29 Oct 2018 103,787 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Both sides shock absorbers outer casing corrded/bushes slightly perished

Rear Underbody corrosion but none to the extent that structural rigidity is compromised

Fail 27 Oct 2018 103,786 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Both sides shock absorbers outer casing corrded/bushes slightly perished

Rear Underbody corrosion but none to the extent that structural rigidity is compromised

Pass 24 Oct 2017 98,605 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 93,141 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 93,141 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 84,483 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 79,694 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 73,050 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 65,729 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 65,728 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 58,869 miles

O/S/F lower ball joint rubber boot split

Pass 10 Dec 2010 53,660 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 42,686 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 30,282 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 17,409 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 16,119 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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GP04 BVT is a 2004 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 GP04 BVT, 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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GP04 BVT is a 2004 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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