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GU54 ZVW

2004 Suzuki Ignis

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

100,575 mi
Last recorded100,575 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Ignis58,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 ZVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 100,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and badly worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe, at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and badly worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 99,154 miles

Both head lamp beam patterns poor.

General underside corrosion

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 3mm and worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 96,966 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 93,610 miles

sills covered.

Fail 22 Aug 2022 93,599 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

sills covered.

Pass 4 Aug 2021 86,435 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 84,196 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slight misting on lenses (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 84,189 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lamda at 1,43 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slight misting on lenses (4.1.4 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources n/s (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind to n/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 82,279 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 79,530 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 72,925 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 72,919 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 65,149 miles

Exhaust front bracket broken but system secure at present

Heavy wear on front inner tyre edges

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

Stone chip in windscreen

Wiper blade split

Fail 8 Aug 2016 65,145 miles

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

Exhaust front bracket broken but system secure at present

Heavy wear on front inner tyre edges

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

Stone chip in windscreen

Wiper blade split

Pass 23 Jul 2015 56,460 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 53,074 miles

both front and o/s/r brakes binding slightly

Pass 12 Aug 2013 49,045 miles

centre exhaust box corroded

front brake discs corroded

slight oil leaks

Pass 9 Aug 2012 47,340 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight roughness in N/S/F wheel bearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 47,340 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight roughness in N/S/F wheel bearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 42,980 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

small split o/s front wiper

Pass 12 Aug 2010 40,162 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre wearing low

rear pads wearing low

Pass 11 Aug 2009 35,696 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 35,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 31,163 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 24,872 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate damaged

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 18 Jul 2007 24,872 miles

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)

front number plate damaged

wiper blades poor condition

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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GU54 ZVW is a 2004 Suzuki Ignis in Black 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 GU54 ZVW, 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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GU54 ZVW is a 2004 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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