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FV53 UKB

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

79,358 mi
Last recorded79,358 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 UKB
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 79,358 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play front n/s inner steering arm ball joint worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front o/s brake hose [ferrules] showing signs of corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 78,813 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underside corrosion

Fail 5 Dec 2024 78,798 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour front both n/s o/s indicators showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn front both n/s o/s MacPherson struts upper bearings worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front n/s outer track rod end worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear both n/s o/s main brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play front n/s inner steering arm ball joint showing signs of wear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front o/s brake pipe showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

little reserve travel in handbrake

under side of vehicle body and suspension components showing signs of surface rust

Pass 9 Dec 2023 78,519 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both n/s o/s MacPherson struts upper bearing sized (5.3.4 (a) (i))

little reserve travel in handbrake

under side of vehicle body and suspenion components showing signs of surface rust

Pass 6 Jan 2023 78,295 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both n/s o/s MacPherson struts upper bearings worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively rear n/s brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both n/s o/s main brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 6 Jan 2022 76,341 miles

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 20 Jan 2021 73,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front n/s tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively rear n/s brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front o/s tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both n/s o/s main brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

little reserve travel in handbrake

o/s front [outer] wing showing signs of impact damage

Pass 26 Nov 2020 73,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front n/s tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front o/s tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both n/s o/s main brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 3 Aug 2020 72,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 70,214 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 68,240 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 68,240 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 64,762 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 59,833 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 59,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 54,903 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 50,707 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 44,716 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 42,134 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 40,780 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 38,298 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 34,786 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 31,008 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 24,164 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 14,417 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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FV53 UKB is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 UKB, 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 FV53 UKB registered?

FV53 UKB is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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