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FL53 PFJ

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,594 mi
Last recorded89,594 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 PFJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 89,594 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 89,594 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 89,531 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 83,772 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 78,125 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 70,590 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 70,590 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 11,536 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 58,347 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 52,597 miles

condition of exhaust system (hangers corroded)

condition of rear number plate borderline

Fail 14 Aug 2013 52,595 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

condition of exhaust system (hangers corroded)

condition of rear number plate borderline

front brake pads look low

n/s/f tyre cracking and perishing and wearing on inner edge borderline

Pass 7 Sep 2012 47,741 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 43,251 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 37,786 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 37,786 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 32,123 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 25,661 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 25,661 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 20,072 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 15,171 miles

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)

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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FL53 PFJ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FL53 PFJ, 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 FL53 PFJ registered?

FL53 PFJ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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