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KB53 JHE

2004 Suzuki Ignis

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,811 mi
Last recorded95,811 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Ignis58,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB53 JHE
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2025 95,811 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 94,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ***Strong advise*** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2024 93,971 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ***Strong advise*** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2023 92,182 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 92,179 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front brake binding

Nearside Front lower ball joint leaking grease but stop ingress of dirt

Offside Front brake binding

Offside Front lower ball joint leaking grease but stop ingress of dirt

Offside Front track rod end leaking grease but stop ingress

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Nov 2022 89,788 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 89,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 84,955 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured + bat terminal. (4.11 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured - bat terminal. (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 84,955 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit refitted clamp that had been left off. (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured + bat terminal. (4.11 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured - bat terminal. (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 84,838 miles

both front tyres low on edges.

Fail 22 Oct 2020 84,838 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres low on edges.

Pass 24 Apr 2019 82,964 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 82,964 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 80,118 miles

engine warning light on

high level stop light not working

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked n/s/f trim missing

Pass 19 Apr 2017 78,511 miles

WHEEL TRIMS FITTED WHEEL NUTS NOT CHECKED N/S/F TRIM MISSING

Pass 16 Mar 2016 77,330 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Apr 2015 75,833 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR SILENCER 1 BRACKET BROKEN - BUT STILL SURPORTED

Fail 17 Apr 2015 75,833 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR SILENCER 1 BRACKET BROKEN - BUT STILL SURPORTED

Pass 19 Apr 2014 74,452 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 72,728 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 72,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 69,836 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust front and support brackets very rusty

Pass 15 Mar 2011 63,389 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 55,466 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 55,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 48,402 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 48,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 39,235 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 30,140 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 30,140 miles

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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KB53 JHE is a 2004 Suzuki Ignis in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KB53 JHE, 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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KB53 JHE is a 2004 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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