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CX53 SXU

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,350 mi
Last recorded153,350 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 SXU
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 153,350 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced ns and os (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

radiator leaking

sump corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2016 153,350 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced ns and os (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

radiator leaking

sump corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2014 142,875 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 137,896 miles

both front brake discs corroded

eml is on

Fail 29 Aug 2013 137,889 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front brake discs corroded

eml is on

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Aug 2012 135,453 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 135,453 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 130,627 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Sep 2011 130,627 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Aug 2010 125,638 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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)

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 18 Aug 2009 119,789 miles

N/S/Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Sep 2008 114,788 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 109,432 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 92,875 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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CX53 SXU is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CX53 SXU, 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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CX53 SXU is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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