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FE53 VSY

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

89,345 mi
Last recorded89,345 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 VSY
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 89,345 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 88,552 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 87,767 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 87,766 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 86,940 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 86,108 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 85,000 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 83,526 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 82,004 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 80,090 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 80,086 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2017 78,211 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 76,365 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 74,786 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 74,786 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 73,382 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 73,381 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 71,955 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 71,955 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 70,168 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 27 Jun 2012 70,168 miles

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

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 23 Jun 2011 68,182 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 68,182 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 66,385 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all exhaust brackets corroded

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 28 Jun 2010 66,385 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all exhaust brackets corroded

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 29 Jun 2009 64,824 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front tyres perished on side walls

nearside number plate light came on when taped

nearside rear brake binding

nearside rear tyre close to limit

small chips on screen

Pass 29 Jun 2009 64,824 miles

both front tyres perished on side walls

nearside number plate light came on when taped

nearside rear brake binding

nearside rear tyre close to limit

small chips on screen

Pass 3 Jul 2008 63,022 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 63,022 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 55,188 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 55,188 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 42,920 miles

Both rear wheel bearings starting to make noise

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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FE53 VSY is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 FE53 VSY, 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 FE53 VSY registered?

FE53 VSY is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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