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FG53 UKC

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,008 mi
Last recorded124,008 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 UKC
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2016 124,008 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 121,768 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 115,018 miles

Offside rear wheel has slight impact damage to inner rim.

Offside steering track rod inner balljoint has slight wear/play.

Fail 21 Oct 2014 114,744 miles

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

Front exhaust mount has separated.

Offside rear wheel has slight impact damage to inner rim.

Offside steering track rod inner balljoint has slight wear/play.

Pass 28 Oct 2013 110,552 miles

Offside front suspension arm balljoint has slight wear/play.

Offside rear alloy wheelrim has had slight impact damage to inside, (not serious)

Several brake pipes in wheel arches and under floor have light corrosion, now cleaned/greased.

Pass 1 Nov 2012 99,891 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 86,415 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 73,746 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2010 73,601 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2009 55,928 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 55,926 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 41,679 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 41,671 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 32,992 miles

exhaust system starting to corrode.

sill covers fitted.

Fail 10 Nov 2007 32,979 miles

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 22,963 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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FG53 UKC is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FG53 UKC, 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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FG53 UKC is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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