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BD53 SXV

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

60,151 mi
Last recorded60,151 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 SXV
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 60,151 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 59,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 58,125 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 56,852 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 55,581 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 54,760 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 53,804 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 52,612 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 51,191 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 51,160 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking cylinder (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 50,523 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 49,799 miles

slight corrosion rear floor and suspension components

Pass 11 Nov 2014 48,565 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear silencer mounting brackets are corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2013 45,187 miles

offside rear wheel bear has slight play

Pass 23 Oct 2012 41,182 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 38,206 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 35,422 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 32,328 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 27,992 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 24,602 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 22,151 miles

rear wiper blade split

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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BD53 SXV is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 BD53 SXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BD53 SXV?

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What year was BD53 SXV registered?

BD53 SXV is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 20 November 2003.

Is BD53 SXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 SXV shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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