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CV53 OVB

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

57,585 mi
Last recorded57,585 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 OVB
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 57,585 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 57,585 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 56,020 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front tyre sidewalls cracking

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

slight front brake application variance

underbody components corroding

Pass 28 Oct 2016 51,954 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 51,954 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 49,137 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 45,663 miles

various suspension components corroded but not excessively weakened

Pass 7 Nov 2013 42,224 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 42,224 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 36,960 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 31,057 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 24,276 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 21,461 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 15,753 miles

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

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

nearside wiper blade ends split

offside wiper blade ends split

Pass 13 Sep 2007 10,219 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 4,030 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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CV53 OVB is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CV53 OVB, 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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CV53 OVB is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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