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EX53 ZSL

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

92,816 mi
Last recorded92,816 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 ZSL
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 92,816 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 88,301 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 88,301 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 85,782 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 82,489 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 82,489 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 76,773 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 76,773 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 69,620 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 63,036 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 63,036 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 57,106 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 57,106 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 52,480 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 52,480 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 47,224 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 41,321 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 41,321 miles

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)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 35,517 miles

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)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 35,517 miles

Both front tyres have slight outer edge wear

Front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 9 Nov 2010 30,565 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 30,563 miles

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)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 26,138 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 26,138 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 19,031 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 14,402 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 9,864 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 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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