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FP53 VMH

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,924 mi
Last recorded84,924 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 VMH
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 84,924 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 84,924 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 78,231 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 78,231 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 61,592 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 56,416 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 56,416 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 51,343 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2013 51,343 miles

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

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2012 43,968 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 40,569 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Oct 2010 36,354 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Oct 2009 31,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Oct 2008 27,066 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 19 Oct 2007 23,040 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 23,040 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Oct 2006 19,220 miles

both front tyres are slightly worn on both edges

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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FP53 VMH is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver 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 FP53 VMH, 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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FP53 VMH is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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