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CV53 OVT

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

133,341 mi
Last recorded133,341 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 OVT
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 133,341 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 132,940 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 114,858 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 114,493 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 99,565 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 84,998 miles

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 84,998 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 68,878 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering rack arm inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering rack arm inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 68,606 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread black tape securing end of plate to bumper. (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also slight damage to outer wall (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering rack arm inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering rack arm inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 52,849 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 52,602 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust box mounting bracket corroded and snapped. (7.1.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top mounting worn causing coil spring to foul body. (2.7.4)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 40,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 24 Nov 2015 40,164 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 20 Nov 2014 30,127 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyre condition is deteriorated slightly : cracking

Pass 20 Nov 2014 30,127 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyre condition is deteriorated slightly : cracking

Pass 28 Nov 2013 28,809 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 27,392 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 24,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Oct 2010 22,150 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 18,770 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 15,281 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 12,237 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 8,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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CV53 OVT is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CV53 OVT, 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 OVT is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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