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EA53 BZW

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,287 mi
Last recorded96,287 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 BZW
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 96,287 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 96,287 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front mount missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 96,287 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

EPS Light on

N/S front tyre worn on outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 92,561 miles

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

gearbox oil leak

knocking noise when taking up drive (possible cv joint)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 70,314 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 51,390 miles

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2012 51,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre perished

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2011 46,228 miles

o/s/ drive shaft oil seal leaking

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn close to legal limit

rear brake imbalance just passed

Fail 14 Oct 2011 46,220 miles

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

o/s/ drive shaft oil seal leaking

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn close to legal limit

rear brake imbalance just passed

Pass 15 Nov 2010 42,310 miles

o/s drive shaft oil seal leaking

Pass 16 Nov 2009 37,228 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 32,274 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 26,840 miles

both front tyres worm on leegal limit 1.68mm

front brake pads worn just passed

Fail 13 Nov 2006 22,285 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

gear box oil leak(o/s drive shaft seal?

Pass 13 Nov 2006 22,285 miles

gear box oil leak(o/s drive shaft seal?

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 BZW is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BZW, 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 BZW is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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