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BN53 VCT

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,672 mi
Last recorded156,672 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 VCT
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 156,672 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 156,672 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

sump and oil filter leaking oil

Pass 6 Sep 2010 138,671 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 138,671 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 115,707 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 91,719 miles

nearside door mirror missing

offside rear lamp damaged

Pass 28 Aug 2007 46,092 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 46,092 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 58,659 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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BN53 VCT is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN53 VCT, 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 BN53 VCT registered?

BN53 VCT is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is BN53 VCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 VCT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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