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GV53 TYG

2004 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

137,181 mi
Last recorded137,181 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Ignis58,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 TYG
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 137,181 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 135,680 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 135,676 miles

Emissions unable to be completed co levels high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 129,128 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 129,069 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 125,569 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 123,673 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 121,023 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 116,021 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 116,021 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 110,693 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 106,549 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 101,677 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 96,663 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 91,868 miles

offside rear tyre starting too crack

Pass 10 Jan 2013 84,343 miles

crack in windscreen

offside rear tyre starting to crack in tread pattern

Fail 9 Jan 2013 84,343 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre starting to crack in tread pattern

Pass 17 Jan 2012 73,397 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)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 73,397 miles

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

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 13 Jan 2011 64,323 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 57,205 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 35,013 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 30,448 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 26,603 miles

very slight wear in offside front suspension

Fail 17 Jan 2007 26,602 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

disc pads cannot be seen properly

slight wear in offside front suspension

Fail 13 Jan 2007 26,511 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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GV53 TYG 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 GV53 TYG, 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 GV53 TYG registered?

GV53 TYG is a 2004 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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