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EX53 WNC

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

132,140 mi
Last recorded132,140 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 WNC
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 132,140 miles

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

both front brakes slightly binding

both front headlight images only just distinct

Fail 16 Oct 2018 131,903 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

both front brakes slightly binding

both front headlight images only just distinct

Pass 21 Oct 2017 121,909 miles

FRONT PADS GETTING LOW

FRONT SPRINGS CORRODED

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Oct 2017 121,909 miles

FRONT PADS GETTING LOW

FRONT SPRINGS CORRODED

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Aug 2016 118,020 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak sump rusted through ()

Fail 18 Aug 2016 118,020 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak sump rusted through ()

Pass 20 Aug 2015 109,105 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 103,294 miles

Sump corroded and leaking

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

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

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

No edge on rear wiper blade

Fail 20 Aug 2014 103,051 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

No edge on rear wiper blade

Sump corroded and leaking

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 94,042 miles

Rear wiperblade is split

Fail 14 Aug 2013 94,041 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wiperblade is split

Pass 28 Aug 2012 86,550 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 86,546 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear and right hand front hub caps incorrectley fitted ( caffing valve body)advise attension

brake fluid resevoir level below maximum but above minimum

Pass 18 Aug 2011 79,472 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 71,781 miles

n/s front tyre down to 2mm outer edge

o/s front tyre down to 3mm on edges

small knock steering rack internal n/s area

Fail 10 Aug 2010 71,781 miles

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

n/s front tyre down to 2mm outer edge

o/s front tyre down to 3mm on edges

small knock steering rack internal n/s area

Pass 24 Aug 2009 58,880 miles

advise replace discs and pads together !!

front brake a little noisey on heavy brakeing

front brake discs inner working surface poor condition

front disc pads getting low on material

n/s wiper blade split at one end only

panhard rod rear suspension corrosion starting

rear number plate starting to fade

wiper blades are dirty

Pass 14 Aug 2008 45,876 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 33,905 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 23,576 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 WNC is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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