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GR53 AFE

2004 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,968 mi
Last recorded103,968 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Ignis58,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 AFE
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 103,968 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2016 99,145 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 96,989 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 96,827 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

EML light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Jun 2014 92,963 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 89,761 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 86,095 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 86,095 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 81,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 76,460 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 76,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear wiper blade

Pass 28 Feb 2009 71,120 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 71,120 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 64,979 miles

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

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

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

Slight play o/s/f streering rack

Pass 28 Mar 2007 58,979 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 58,978 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 58,978 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

rear wiper rubber badly worn

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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GR53 AFE is a 2004 Suzuki Ignis in Red 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 GR53 AFE, 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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GR53 AFE is a 2004 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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