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FG53 UKH

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,057 mi
Last recorded93,057 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 UKH
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 93,057 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Mar 2018 93,029 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 11 Mar 2017 83,969 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wipers starting to smear

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 79,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus bold on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 79,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus bold on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 75,267 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 68,706 miles

Exhaust bracket at rear broken but system still supported

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 62,211 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 62,211 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 57,084 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 57,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 53,159 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 48,393 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 48,393 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 42,337 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 33,951 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 26,861 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 UKH is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FG53 UKH, 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 UKH is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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