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AU04 VWT

2004 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,045 mi
Last recorded95,045 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Ignis58,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 VWT
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 95,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 95,045 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 93,298 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under floor pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt slow to retract

Front Exhaust joint to cat thin/corroded and front front hanger missing

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 93,298 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under floor pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt slow to retract

Front Exhaust joint to cat thin/corroded and front front hanger missing

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 91,420 miles

Front exhaust hanger missing but still supported and rear hanger corroded

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

Nearside Front Outer CV boot has a small seepage of grease around inner clip area

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Sill corroding under paint work

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump (not going to last that much longer) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 88,982 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Missing but still supported (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer CV boot has a small seap of grease

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

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

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

Rear Chassis rails corroded

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 87,333 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and around tank and front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Front missing but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer C V boot has slight seep of grease

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 85,406 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear near tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 85,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 83,562 miles

Front exhaust hanger missing but still supported

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Springs rusty

under floor brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2018 75,349 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 65,844 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 Rears ()

Front exhaust hanger broken

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

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 65,844 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 Rears ()

Front exhaust hanger broken

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

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 54,936 miles

front exhaust hanger missing

Brake pipes greased

Front wiper blades slightly torn on edges

Off side rear tyre valve perished

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 43,716 miles

Brake pipes greased

Front exhaust hanger missing

Near side rear tyre perishing on outer wall

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear wiper split

Fail 25 Aug 2015 43,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pipes greased

Front exhaust hanger missing

Near side rear tyre perishing on outer wall

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear wiper split

Pass 28 Aug 2014 29,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front exhaust mount broken

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 15,830 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 14,603 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 10,919 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 10,638 miles

3 tyres are perishing in between tread and edges,

Pass 9 Mar 2010 10,252 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 9,839 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 9,326 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 8,752 miles

nsf osf osr tyre starting to perish in between treads

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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AU04 VWT is a 2004 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU04 VWT, 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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AU04 VWT is a 2004 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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