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AP04 LHU

2004 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,259 mi
Last recorded125,259 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Ignis58,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 LHU
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 125,259 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 125,259 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 120,771 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 120,771 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 118,231 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 99,050 miles

Both front Track rod end dust covers show grease but no visable splits

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front top strut mount has slight play

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

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

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

Offside Front top strut mount has slight play

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

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

Oil "Dip Stick" missing

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

surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Fail 25 Aug 2021 99,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Both front Track rod end dust covers show grease but no visable splits

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front top strut mount has slight play

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

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

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

Offside Front top strut mount has slight play

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

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

Oil "Dip Stick" missing

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

surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 22 Sep 2020 93,324 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 93,158 miles

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

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 87,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Slight corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Fail 11 Jul 2019 87,074 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Slight corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Pass 16 Jul 2018 80,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 74,241 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 66,857 miles

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

Oil leak Corrosion to sump ()

Fail 28 Jun 2016 66,845 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak Corrosion to sump ()

Pass 7 Jul 2015 59,880 miles

High level brake light not working

Fail 7 Jul 2015 59,880 miles

High level brake light not working

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 May 2014 59,126 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 59,126 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2013 55,684 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 53,072 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 48,347 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 May 2010 43,943 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 39,408 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 34,322 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)

Pass 18 May 2007 26,416 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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AP04 LHU is a 2004 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AP04 LHU, 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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AP04 LHU is a 2004 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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