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AV54 AET

2004 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,301 mi
Last recorded87,301 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Ignis58,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 AET
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 87,301 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 86,732 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear sway bar corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2025 86,715 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear sway bar corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2024 86,529 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play on limit now (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside the lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parking brake lever has travel - on limit now

Pass 17 Jan 2023 85,580 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play on limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear floor area's

exhaust tail pipe is fouling rear bumper

parking brake lever has travel

Pass 4 Jan 2022 70,141 miles

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

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

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

parking brake lever has travel

Fail 30 Dec 2021 69,922 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

parking brake lever has travel

service brake pedal has travel

Pass 14 Jan 2021 61,128 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 61,116 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 60,055 miles

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

under body general corrosion

Fail 16 Jan 2020 60,035 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer areas (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

under body general corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2019 59,112 miles

1st exhaust hanger is not attached

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

both front wipers are split at ends

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

rear wiper is deteriorating

Pass 31 Jan 2018 57,708 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil residue engine area

Pass 9 Jan 2017 55,565 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 53,398 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 51,121 miles

both front wiper blades are deteriorating / splitting

Fail 17 Jan 2014 49,157 miles

Exhaust front pipe heat shield insecure at time of test.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front, nearside front, offside rear and nearside rear tyres all cracked across the tread area.

Slight bind on offside front brake.

Pass 17 Jan 2014 49,157 miles

Exhaust front pipe heat shield insecure at time of test.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside front, nearside front, offside rear and nearside rear tyres all cracked across the tread area.

Slight bind on offside front brake.

Pass 30 Jan 2013 43,919 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 37,736 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 37,721 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 37,605 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 36,007 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 34,236 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 25,181 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 24,896 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 15,964 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 Aug 2007 8,817 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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AV54 AET is a 2004 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AV54 AET, 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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AV54 AET is a 2004 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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