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HJZ 1493

2004 Suzuki Ignis

Yellow Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,512 mi
Last recorded82,512 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Ignis58,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJZ 1493
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 82,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm - 2mm in tread + inside edge recommend a replacement 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear corrosion outside sill

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to cords on inside edge recommend changing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced trailing arm mounts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2026 82,508 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 - 2mm in tread strong recommendation for replacement 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords on inside edge - recommend changing 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective backbox area (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion started - nearside rear outside sill

corrosion started - rear axle

Fail 14 May 2026 82,508 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 - 2mm in tread strong recommendation for replacement 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords on inside edge - recommend changing 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective backbox area (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion started - nearside rear outside sill

corrosion started - rear axle

Pass 21 Mar 2025 68,541 miles

Nearside Front small play inside tie rod

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine oil dip stick broken

Fail 21 Mar 2025 68,541 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor broken dose not lock away (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front small play inside tie rod

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine oil dip stick broken

Pass 24 Apr 2024 62,440 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner tie rod

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre over 10 years old

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 62,440 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high done (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner tie rod

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre over 10 years old

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high done (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front sun visor damaged/missing

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid done (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 56,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 56,293 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 53,069 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 53,053 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 49,790 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 46,663 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2020 46,663 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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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HJZ 1493 is a 2004 Suzuki Ignis in Yellow with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HJZ 1493, 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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HJZ 1493 is a 2004 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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