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BG53 KUJ

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,072 mi
Last recorded91,072 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 KUJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 91,072 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

service and parking brake efficiency only just met, it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 30 Sep 2015 90,564 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing on inside edge

Engine management light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 90,564 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too low Both front (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Both front tyres scrubbing on inside edge

Engine management light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 86,012 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 86,012 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2013 72,740 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Childseats fitted not alowing full inspection of seatbels

Pass 10 Nov 2012 60,836 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 29 Nov 2011 55,847 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front number plate damaged

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside front CV joint noisy

Slight play in offside steering rack arm

Fail 29 Nov 2011 55,847 miles

Offside front CV joint noisy

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front number plate damaged

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Slight play in offside steering rack arm

Fail 18 Nov 2011 55,565 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

center rear seat belt twisted

Pass 25 Nov 2010 44,702 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 23 Nov 2009 34,189 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 34,189 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 25,484 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 18,436 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 18,436 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 29 Sep 2006 12,159 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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BG53 KUJ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BG53 KUJ, 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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BG53 KUJ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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