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EA53 BWH

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

124,263 mi
Last recorded124,263 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 BWH
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 124,263 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 1 x hanger broken at rear, system still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front shocks bouncy/limited dampening effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to wheel cylinder corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing 165 70 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to wheel cylinder corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear handbrake cable retaining strap on axle broken, cable still secure

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shocks bouncy/limited dampening effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 124,218 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective 1 x hanger broken at rear, system still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front shocks bouncy/limited dampening effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to wheel cylinder corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing 165 70 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to wheel cylinder corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear handbrake cable retaining strap on axle broken, cable still secure

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shocks bouncy/limited dampening effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 118,320 miles

BOTH HEADLAMP LENSES BECOMING FROSTED

N/S/F BRAKE SLIGHT BIND

N/S/F TOP MOUNT SLIGHT PLAY

N/S/R BRAKE SLIGHT BIND

O/S/F TOP MOUNT SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 18 Mar 2020 118,266 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 110,464 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp surface scratched / both

Pass 21 Mar 2018 102,907 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

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

headlight lenses discoulering

Fail 21 Mar 2018 102,907 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

headlight lenses discoulering

Pass 18 Mar 2017 97,665 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 97,665 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 86,173 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 86,101 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 72,562 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 60,054 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 60,054 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 51,470 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre cut in tread

rear wiper blade split

Fail 15 Dec 2012 51,390 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre cut in tread

rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Dec 2011 28,481 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 13,213 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 5,331 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 2,438 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 2,137 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 1,891 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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EA53 BWH is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EA53 BWH, 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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EA53 BWH is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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