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EX53 UNM

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

106,598 mi
Last recorded106,598 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 UNM
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 106,598 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 104,029 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 98,350 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 91,126 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 90,977 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working All (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 83,338 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 77,300 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 77,300 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 63,719 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 29 Mar 2018 51,538 miles

front tyres worn to limit on inner edges

Pass 19 Apr 2017 43,435 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 33,328 miles

Front tyres tread worn low on edges

Pass 13 Oct 2015 33,294 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW AT EDGES.

Pass 9 Oct 2014 31,953 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 29,989 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 27,959 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake disc inner surfaces in very poor condition

Pass 6 Oct 2011 25,873 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 23,871 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 21,592 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 18,634 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 18,632 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 15,185 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Oct 2006 11,646 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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EX53 UNM is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 EX53 UNM, 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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What year was EX53 UNM registered?

EX53 UNM is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is EX53 UNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 UNM shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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