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GV54 EXB

2004 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

58,917 mi
Last recorded58,917 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Ignis58,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 EXB
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 58,917 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 58,903 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 58,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 58,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded.

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 57,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (both sides) (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 57,026 miles

Both rear brakes slight bind

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 57,026 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Both rear brakes slight bind

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 56,117 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 56,117 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 55,012 miles

Both rear wheels slight bind

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Inner Steering arm slight play

Pass 19 Sep 2016 53,048 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 51,354 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner (3.5.1g)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front brake slight bind

slight play in both steering arms

Fail 17 Sep 2015 51,334 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner (3.5.1g)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front brake slight bind

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 23 Sep 2014 49,512 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 44,102 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 44,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 41,225 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 39,503 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 38,418 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Sep 2009 32,515 miles

both front tyres slightly woprn on edges

Pass 24 Sep 2008 25,527 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 18,880 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 18,710 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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GV54 EXB is a 2004 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GV54 EXB, 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 GV54 EXB registered?

GV54 EXB is a 2004 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 21 December 2004.

Is GV54 EXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV54 EXB shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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