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DE53 VFN

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

65,520 mi
Last recorded65,520 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 VFN
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 65,520 miles

wipers poor

Fail 15 Oct 2015 65,520 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

wipers poor

Fail 20 Jun 2014 56,174 miles

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

Front exhaust mounting broken

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 56,174 miles

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

Front exhaust mounting broken

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 47,195 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 47,187 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Sep 2011 38,495 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 29,960 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 29,951 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 27,455 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 27,455 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 22,658 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 19,716 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 16,808 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 VFN is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VFN, 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 VFN registered?

DE53 VFN is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is DE53 VFN safe to buy?

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