2004 Suzuki Ignis · 4,564 MOT tests
2004 Suzuki Ignis reliability
2004 Suzuki Igniss fail 42.6% of first MOT tests, 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 12 Ignis years (4,564 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Igniss: 23.5%)
- 42.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Igniss: 23.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 3% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- 86,691
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,564
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2004 against the years either side
- 2003 cars: 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does better)
- 2005 cars: 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 14.9% of tests fail here (21% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 56% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2004 car carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
Common problems
What fails on a 2004 Suzuki Ignis
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics18.8%
- Suspension16.8%
- Brakes14.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7.6%
- Body, chassis and structure7.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.9%
- Tyres5.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 5.5%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 4.14%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.92%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Stop lamp not working 3.66%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 3.24%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 3.24%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (20.55%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.88%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.55%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (10.32%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (10.21%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.63%)
Other years
Every Suzuki Ignis year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2004 Suzuki Ignis reliable?
2004 Suzuki Igniss fail 42.6% of first MOT tests, 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 12 Ignis years (4,564 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2004 Suzuki Ignis MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (5.5% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (4.14% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.92% of tests).
How many miles should a 2004 Suzuki Ignis have done?
At its MOT aged about 18, a typical 2004 Suzuki Ignis shows 86,691 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2004 car?
A car first registered in 2004 carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
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