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DV53 BNA

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,045 mi
Last recorded138,045 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 BNA
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 138,045 miles

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))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under body both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 123,826 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2024 123,797 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 123,372 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Hole (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 118,981 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 109,432 miles

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

no warning lights on dash time of test

Pass 8 Oct 2020 99,463 miles

ALL THE REAR SUSPENTION IS CORRODED

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 99,449 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 98,653 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 95,907 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 64,428 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 92,987 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Oct 2016 81,822 miles

Centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 76,138 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Sep 2014 72,486 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 2 Oct 2013 68,431 miles

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 2 Oct 2012 63,399 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 63,399 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 58,907 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 54,038 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 47,916 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 40,543 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 34,085 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 25,115 miles

rear exhaust mtg very heavily corroded advise new exhaust now rear tyres getting low on edges

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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DV53 BNA is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 DV53 BNA, 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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DV53 BNA is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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