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DE53 UBW

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,535 mi
Last recorded69,535 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 UBW
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 69,535 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 64,654 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 62,537 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

o/s rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 21 Dec 2017 60,052 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

surface corrosion on all steel brake pipes

Pass 9 Dec 2016 55,500 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 55,500 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 53,133 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 51,131 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 49,220 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 49,220 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 46,960 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 45,015 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 42,108 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 39,790 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 38,681 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 33,638 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 10 Sep 2007 27,660 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 11 Sep 2006 22,312 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 UBW is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UBW, 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 DE53 UBW registered?

DE53 UBW is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is DE53 UBW safe to buy?

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