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FV53 OVL

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,705 mi
Last recorded94,705 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 OVL
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 94,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 94,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 90,560 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 90,559 miles

Fuel hose insecure filler pipe (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 84,816 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 84,816 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 76,448 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 70,510 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 64,386 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 59,356 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 54,142 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 48,702 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 42,220 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 36,899 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 31,677 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 26,220 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 26,220 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 18,086 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FV53 OVL is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FV53 OVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV53 OVL registered?

FV53 OVL is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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