MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,816 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Pads appear half worn also (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))
Head lamp lenses starting to oxidize
Offside Front Brake binding slightly, not showing on RBT. Minor
Rear Imbalance in foot brake application
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side rear and off side front pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner disc faces corroded where pads not in full contact at periphery (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres have inner and outer shoulder wear and near side front also getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked zone "a" over 10cm but low down and not felt to adversely affect forward view at present (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
rear exhaust section mis-aligned and foam insert used to stop it fouling tow bar bracketry
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side rear and off side front pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner disc faces corroded where pads not in full contact at periphery (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres have inner and outer shoulder wear and near side front also getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked zone "a" over 10cm but low down and not felt to adversely affect forward view at present (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
rear exhaust section mis-aligned and foam insert used to stop it fouling tow bar bracketry
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked but not in direct line of vision (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust mis-aligned and separated from tow bar by foam
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
rear exhaust pipe separated from tow bar support by foam insert
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear number plate lamps, wiring issue (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
rear exhaust pipe separated from tow bar support by foam insert
Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
main beam works and tell tale works on full main beam but single "flash" not working, suspect stalk fault
rear exhaust mis-aligned due to tow bar fitment
rear high level stop lamp not working
rear wiper split
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
main beam works and tell tale works on full main beam but single "flash" not working, suspect stalk fault
rear exhaust mis-aligned due to tow bar fitment
rear high level stop lamp not working
rear wiper split
Auxillary belt noisy
Exhaust tail pipe not in correct position
Front Brake discs slightly worn, pads appear half worn
Front Number plate cracked but not likely to be misread
Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish
Offside Front Lower swivel boot deteriorated
Offside Front Outer CV boot deteriorated
Offside Rear Tyre has inner and outer edge wear, is low on tread and perishing
Rear Trailing arm void bushes deteriorated
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres have inner and outer shoulder wear near excessive (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
front number plate cracked
near side rear tyre valve deteriorating
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres have inner and outer shoulder wear near excessive (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front number plate cracked
near side rear tyre valve deteriorating
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear (3.5.1i)
both front tyres have inner and outer shoulder wear
front number plate cracked
near sife front macpherson strutt top mout bearing noisy/ rough in operation
rear exhaust system poorly aligned and held away from trailing arm by foam
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front tyres have inner and outer shoulder wear
front number plate cracked
near sife front macpherson strutt top mout bearing noisy/ rough in operation
rear exhaust system poorly aligned and held away from trailing arm by foam
Front brake discs slightly worn
Front number plate cracked
Front tyres have inner and outer edge wear
Off side front outer CV boot in poor condition
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front brake discs slightly worn
Front number plate cracked
Front tyres have inner and outer edge wear
Off side front outer CV boot in poor condition
Front brake discs slightly worn
Front number plate cracked
Near side front top suspention mount sticking when returning from either lock
Near side rear tyre has inner and outer edge wear and is cracking on the tread
Off side front outer CV boot in poor condition
Rear trailing arm void bushes starting to crack
Front brake discs slightly worn
Front number plate cracked
Near side rear tyre has inner and outer edge wear
Noise from on returning from right hand lock, suspect near side front top suspention mount sticking
Off side front outer CV boot in poor condition
Off side windscreen washer jet partialy misaligned
Rear trailing arm rear most bushes starting to crack
Front brake discs slightly worn
Front number plate cracked
Near side rear tyre has inner and outer edge wear
Noise from on returning from right hand lock, suspect near side front top suspention mount sticking
Off side front outer CV boot in poor condition
Off side windscreen washer jet partialy misaligned
Rear trailing arm rear most bushes starting to crack
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Both front tyres have slight outer edge wear
Front brake discs slightly worn
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Both front tyres have slight outer edge wear
Front brake discs slightly worn
Nearside Front Additional braking device component damaged (3.6.I.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Ignis?
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EX53 ZSL is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 ZSL, 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 ZSL is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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