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FV53 VKW

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,723 mi
Last recorded71,723 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 71,723 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear exhaust mount corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2017 71,723 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2016 58,659 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 46,759 miles

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

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

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

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

high level brake light not working

Fail 22 Jun 2015 46,759 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 5 Aug 2014 37,859 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 35,902 miles

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

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

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

both nearside and offside rear tyres cracked between treds

Fail 11 Dec 2013 35,901 miles

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

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

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

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

both nearside and offside rear tyres cracked between treds

Pass 14 Dec 2012 32,570 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 29,528 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 29,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 26,698 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 23,452 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 20,239 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 16,749 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 14,224 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 VKW is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VKW, 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 VKW registered?

FV53 VKW is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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