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EF53 RXV

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

140,962 mi
Last recorded140,962 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 RXV
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 140,962 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Jul 2024 140,657 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Aug 2023 134,796 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 25 Jul 2023 134,604 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 1 Aug 2022 129,294 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 129,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 125,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 125,185 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 119,038 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 111,548 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 111,501 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 103,520 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both fronts and rears ()

Fail 11 Jul 2018 103,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both fronts and rears ()

Pass 3 Aug 2017 99,067 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 94,293 miles

Under body and suspension components rusting,

brake puipes rusting, flexi brake hoses rusting to ferrules

front exhaust mounting broken exhaust still supported

rear suspension bushes worn

Fail 25 Jul 2016 94,205 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under body and suspension components rusting,

brake puipes rusting, flexi brake hoses rusting to ferrules

front exhaust mounting broken exhaust still supported

rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 23 Jul 2015 88,205 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both sides rear brake pipes corroded.

engine sump damp

exhaust system hangers weak and thin.

Fail 17 Jul 2015 88,162 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine sump damp

Pass 6 Aug 2014 80,823 miles

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

exhaust mount hangers rusty and thin

Fail 5 Aug 2014 80,823 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 72,227 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 72,227 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 51,670 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 51,670 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 52,550 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 47,799 miles

front brake discs corroded inner surface

rear trailling arm rubbers unbonding

Pass 20 Jul 2009 38,182 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 30,456 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 19,092 miles

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

front tracking

Pass 23 Nov 2006 9,239 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 9,239 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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EF53 RXV is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 EF53 RXV, 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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EF53 RXV is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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