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BK53 FJF

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,353 mi
Last recorded116,353 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 FJF
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 116,353 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 116,341 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded / advise replacement NOW (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Advise replacement discs NOW as Fluctuation is on the limit (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded / advise replacement NOW (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Advise replacement discs NOW as Fluctuation is on the limit (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2017 106,508 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes undersealed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 106,458 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes undersealed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 94,142 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit

rear exhaust bracket corroded but exhaust secure at time of test

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2015 81,312 miles

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

small cut in lapbelt

Fail 23 Apr 2015 81,312 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

small cut in lapbelt

Pass 23 Apr 2014 71,322 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 71,320 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 59,506 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside rear tyre side wall perished

Fail 26 Mar 2013 39,506 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 12 Apr 2012 53,984 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f steering arm got slight play

o/s/f & o/s/r tyre got small cracks

o/s/f steering arm got slight play

Pass 20 Apr 2011 505,595 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 12 Apr 2011 50,595 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 4 Mar 2011 50,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 41,702 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 41,702 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 33,075 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 26,816 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 21,675 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 21,675 miles

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

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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BK53 FJF is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BK53 FJF, 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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BK53 FJF is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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