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DE53 VFM

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,138 mi
Last recorded128,138 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 VFM
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 128,138 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 123,857 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 13,434 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 119,139 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x member has corrosion (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system has corrosion

headlight lens misted

wear in steering rack

Fail 31 Oct 2016 119,139 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported corroded and broken (7.1.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x member has corrosion (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system has corrosion

headlight lens misted

wear in steering rack

Pass 17 Nov 2015 114,488 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front x member (2.4.A.3)

exhaust brackets corroded

oil leak from engine

radiator leaking coolant

Fail 11 Nov 2015 114,480 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position cable seized (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front x member (2.4.A.3)

exhaust brackets corroded

oil leak from engine

radiator leaking coolant

Pass 3 Oct 2014 111,257 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 111,253 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 97,993 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 97,988 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 82,521 miles

both front tyres are badly worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Sep 2011 72,405 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 60,347 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 60,347 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 60,328 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brakes binding

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 50,203 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 74,739 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 41,563 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 41,504 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VFM is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DE53 VFM, 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 VFM is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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