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BN53 VXK

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,762 mi
Last recorded104,762 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 104,762 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drivers door handle damaged but can still be opened

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 104,762 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drivers door handle damaged but can still be opened

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 103,175 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 93,709 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 92,686 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2014 91,349 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2013 89,955 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

handbrake slightly high

n/s/r wheel slightly tight

Pass 7 Mar 2012 88,472 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 88,450 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Oct 2011 88,450 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 69,757 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 69,757 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 52,990 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

h/brake travel close to reserve end

n/s rear wheel inner rim slight damage

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 31 Mar 2009 52,990 miles

h/brake travel close to reserve end

n/s rear wheel inner rim slight damage

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 10 Apr 2007 25,840 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 8,187 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 VXK is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN53 VXK, 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 VXK registered?

BN53 VXK is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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