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EA53 PUH

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

92,364 mi
Last recorded92,364 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 92,364 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2023 91,749 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2022 91,068 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 91,068 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 89,622 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 89,618 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 87,007 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f and o/s/f ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s/f lower ball joint boot cracking

pin hole to n/s/f outer CV boot

rear exhaust tail pipe support welds corroded

reverse lamp not working

slight corrosion to o/s/r coil spring

Fail 28 Sep 2020 87,007 miles

slight corrosion to o/s/r coil spring

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f and o/s/f ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

o/s/f lower ball joint boot cracking

pin hole to n/s/f outer CV boot

rear exhaust tail pipe support welds corroded

reverse lamp not working

Pass 10 May 2019 84,712 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal deteriated

n/s mirror cracked

rear number plate faded

slight play n/s inner steering arm

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 10 May 2019 84,712 miles

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal deteriated

n/s mirror cracked

rear number plate faded

slight play n/s inner steering arm

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 9 May 2018 82,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cracking to tread n/s/r tyre

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on edges

slight corrosion to areas of underside / floor / rear chassis legs

slight corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r coil springs

slight cracking to n/s/f and o/s/f lower ball joint rubber boots

slight cracking to treads n/s/f and o/s/f tyres

Fail 9 May 2018 82,309 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cracking to tread n/s/r tyre

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on edges

slight corrosion to areas of underside / floor / rear chassis legs

slight corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r coil springs

slight cracking to n/s/f and o/s/f lower ball joint rubber boots

slight cracking to treads n/s/f and o/s/f tyres

Pass 9 May 2017 78,952 miles

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

Rear Bumper insecure ()

n/s mirror cracked

underside corroded

Fail 9 May 2017 78,952 miles

underside corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Bumper insecure ()

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 17 May 2016 76,631 miles

top suspension mounts deteriorated

Fail 17 May 2016 76,631 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

top suspension mounts deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2015 72,733 miles

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

n/s rear tyre cracking around tread

Pass 22 May 2014 68,575 miles

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

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

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

slight wear both top shock mount front

Fail 22 May 2014 68,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

slight wear both top shock mount front

Pass 31 May 2013 65,590 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 60,600 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 53,524 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

front brakes discs wearing

Fail 11 Mar 2011 53,524 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner 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)

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

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

Oil leak

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

front brakes discs wearing

Pass 25 Feb 2010 47,248 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 39,962 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 20 Feb 2009 39,962 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 1 Feb 2008 32,869 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 23,611 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 23 Nov 2006 23,611 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front brake pads low

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 PUH is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 PUH, 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 PUH is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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