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BJ53 AOT

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

123,889 mi
Last recorded123,889 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 AOT
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 123,889 miles

oil sump small leak and corroded

both front hubs have small amount of play possible tie rods?

both wiprers split

front brake pads starting to get low and near side disc inner face poor condition

Fail 30 Jun 2022 123,889 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense opaque (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense opaque (4.1.4 (a))

both front hubs have small amount of play possible tie rods?

both wiprers split

front brake pads starting to get low and near side disc inner face poor condition

oil sump small leak and corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2021 118,470 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 118,469 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 112,737 miles

both front tyres wearing low

near side headlamp poor image

oil sump corroded starting to leak

slight play in both front hubs ?

Fail 17 Jul 2020 112,737 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front tyres wearing low

near side headlamp poor image

oil sump corroded starting to leak

slight play in both front hubs ?

Pass 12 Jun 2019 107,292 miles

near side rear tyre close to limit

oil leak around sump area

slight play in both front hubs

Fail 12 Jun 2019 107,292 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

near side rear tyre close to limit

oil leak around sump area

slight play in both front hubs

Pass 18 Jun 2018 102,401 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front abs ring corroded

sump leaking

Fail 16 Jun 2018 102,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front abs ring corroded

sump leaking

Pass 7 Jun 2017 96,672 miles

CORROSION MISC F+R SUSPENSION AREA.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-F STRUTS TOP MOUNTS.

O/S TRACK ROD END BOOT STARTING TO LEAK.

OIL LEAKS.

Fail 6 Jun 2017 96,671 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

CORROSION MISC F+R SUSPENSION AREA.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-F STRUTS TOP MOUNTS.

O/S TRACK ROD END BOOT STARTING TO LEAK.

OIL LEAKS.

Pass 6 Jun 2016 93,068 miles

CORROSION MISC F+R SUSPENSION AREA.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.

O/S/F OUTER C/V BOOT GREASE LEAK?

O/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Fail 6 Jun 2016 93,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

CORROSION MISC F+R SUSPENSION AREA.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.

O/S/F OUTER C/V BOOT GREASE LEAK?

O/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Pass 15 Jun 2015 88,900 miles

near side abs ring poor condition

near side sun visor insecure

near side wiper poor and split

Fail 12 Jun 2015 88,900 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

near side abs ring poor condition

near side sun visor insecure

near side wiper poor and split

Pass 31 May 2014 86,032 miles

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)

Fail 30 May 2014 86,032 miles

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

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 30 May 2013 80,502 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 72,307 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 67,096 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 67,096 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 May 2010 56,983 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 46,139 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 37,782 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 26,891 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 14,308 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2006 14,308 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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BJ53 AOT is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 BJ53 AOT, 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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BJ53 AOT is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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