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BL52 EKA

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

76,478 mi
Last recorded76,478 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 EKA
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 76,478 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 76,272 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 76,271 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 75,401 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 74,322 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 73,240 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 73,240 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 72,143 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 71,654 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 69,909 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 68,552 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 66,847 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 64,142 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 61,346 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 57,984 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 14 Mar 2013 53,346 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2012 47,398 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 43,229 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2010 41,373 miles

slight noise n/s/r wheel on rotaion

Pass 14 Mar 2009 37,190 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 37,185 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 31,970 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 31,970 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 24,284 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 16,413 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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BL52 EKA is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 BL52 EKA, 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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BL52 EKA is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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