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DE53 LEJ

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

91,103 mi
Last recorded91,103 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 LEJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 91,103 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 91,103 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 89,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 84,415 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 79,642 miles

brake pipes corroded and greased

chassis corrosion

front exhaust hanger missing

oil leak from sump (corroded)

rear tyres perished between tread

Fail 14 Aug 2017 79,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

brake pipes corroded and greased

chassis corrosion

front exhaust hanger missing

oil leak from sump (corroded)

rear tyres perished between tread

Pass 17 Aug 2016 75,181 miles

brake pipes greased

chassis surface corrosion

slight oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2016 75,181 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake pipes greased

chassis surface corrosion

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2015 69,784 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 65,049 miles

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

rear exhaust hanger missing

Pass 16 Aug 2013 60,777 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 56,189 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 51,775 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 51,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 47,316 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 41,348 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 35,450 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 29,334 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 24,696 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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DE53 LEJ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DE53 LEJ, 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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DE53 LEJ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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