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BD53 SXY

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

101,470 mi
Last recorded101,470 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 SXY
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2022 101,470 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 98,017 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 95,829 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 91,602 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 91,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 83,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 73,902 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 73,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 67,230 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 61,434 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Aug 2014 57,242 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 53,715 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 53,715 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 49,468 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 49,468 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 44,370 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 37,326 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 37,326 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 36,653 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 34,336 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 32,582 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 30,383 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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BD53 SXY is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SXY, 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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What year was BD53 SXY registered?

BD53 SXY is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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