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AP54 BVX

2004 Suzuki Ignis

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

128,704 mi
Last recorded128,704 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Ignis58,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 BVX
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 128,704 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 127,197 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion front struts

Pass 17 Apr 2021 125,717 miles

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

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

General corrosion to vehicle underside.

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

Nearside Rear and offside rear sills , freshly under sealed

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 125,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

General corrosion to vehicle underside.

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 124,775 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre is cracked between tread but no cords exposed,

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides, (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres have cracking to sidewalls but no cords visible.

engine malfunction indicator lamp is on.

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Fail 18 Oct 2017 124,775 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre is cracked between tread but no cords exposed,

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides, (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres have cracking to sidewalls but no cords visible.

engine malfunction indicator lamp is on.

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 31 Oct 2016 121,509 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear beside fuel tank, (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre , very cracked/perished but no cords visible at time of test.

Nearside Rear tyre was flat when vehicle presented for test.

Oil leak ()

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Fail 24 Oct 2016 121,473 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill, (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor, (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear beside fuel tank, (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre , very cracked/perished but no cords visible at time of test.

Nearside Rear tyre was flat when vehicle presented for test.

Oil leak ()

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 20 Oct 2015 118,880 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Outer sills have plastic covers,Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Fail 20 Oct 2015 118,880 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Outer sills have plastic covers,Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Pass 23 Oct 2014 114,628 miles

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

Oil leak

Outer sills have plastic covers,Not allowing a full inspection of outer sills

Silencer deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2013 109,883 miles

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

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

Outer sills have plastic covers,Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Silencer deteriorated

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 109,822 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Outer sills have plastic covers,Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Silencer deteriorated

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 104,726 miles

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

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

Outer sills have plastic covers,Not allowing inspection of outer sills

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 104,659 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Outer sills have plastic covers,Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Silencer deteriorated

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 99,059 miles

Outer sills have plastic covers, Not allowing inspection of outer sills

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 10 Oct 2011 98,984 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Outer sills have plastic covers, Not allowing inspection of outer sills

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2010 93,648 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

engine sump perforated and leaking oil.

Fail 19 Oct 2010 93,630 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

engine sump perforated and leaking oil.

o/s front tyre is at legal limit!.

Pass 21 Oct 2009 83,397 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 83,210 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Outer sills have plastic covers, Not allowing inspection of outer sills

silencer deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2008 69,295 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 49,283 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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AP54 BVX is a 2004 Suzuki Ignis in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AP54 BVX, 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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AP54 BVX is a 2004 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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