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KL04 EWE

2004 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,642 mi
Last recorded79,642 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Ignis58,283 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL04 EWE
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 79,642 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 79,618 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 72,356 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2024 72,334 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 66,266 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 66,266 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 58,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 58,966 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 50,993 miles

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Nearside front strut top mount has slight play

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 45,951 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 45,297 miles

Corrosion to both front struts

Corrosion to both rear suspension arms

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

Rear exhaust bracket corrosion noted

Rear shocks corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2020 45,294 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Corrosion to both front struts

Corrosion to both rear suspension arms

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

Rear exhaust bracket corrosion noted

Rear shocks corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2019 43,780 miles

Corrosion to rear exhaust bracket

Front registration plate poor

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock Corroded

Offside Rear Shock Corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2018 42,984 miles

Corrosion to rear exhaust box bracket

Front registration plate poor

Nearside Front Wheel slight damage

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Slight movement to n/s/f wheel bearing noted

Fail 2 Feb 2018 42,984 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Faded (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To front master (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Faded (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To front master (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to rear exhaust box bracket

Front registration plate poor

Nearside Front Wheel slight damage

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Slight movement to n/s/f wheel bearing noted

Pass 19 Jan 2017 41,445 miles

Damage noted to n/s/f outer wheel rim

Movement to n/s/f top strut mount

Rear exhaust box bracket poor

Rust to both front brake flex hose ferrules

Rust to both front shocks

Rust to both rear metal brake pipes

Pass 18 Jan 2016 39,433 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 39,433 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 37,113 miles

Exhaust bracket insecure

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 37,111 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust bracket insecure

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 34,967 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 30,674 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 26,242 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 22,620 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 19,626 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 17,671 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 14,436 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 13,015 miles

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

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

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

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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KL04 EWE is a 2004 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KL04 EWE, 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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KL04 EWE is a 2004 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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