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AY53 ZGH

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,727 mi
Last recorded97,727 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 ZGH
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 97,727 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 97,678 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 89,976 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 89,948 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 77,343 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 63,518 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 63,518 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working All stop lamps (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 59,792 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 57,041 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low at inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracked at inner and outer sidewalls, also damaged at outer sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low at inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low at outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechips to zone A and swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 53,321 miles

Front wipers streaking screen..recommend replacement.

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 53,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front wipers streaking screen..recommend replacement.

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 49,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyre walls starting to perish on inner walls

suspension springs corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2015 44,716 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 44,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 39,531 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 33,838 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 33,838 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 28,446 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 26,474 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2010 23,512 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 21,991 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 19,385 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 17,168 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 13,871 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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AY53 ZGH is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki Ignis models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 58,368 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 AY53 ZGH, 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 23 years old, this Suzuki Ignis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AY53 ZGH is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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