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FV53 VMG

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,832 mi
Last recorded127,832 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 127,832 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 118,935 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 99,917 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Apr 2017 99,917 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 81,370 miles

ADJUST INTERNAL HEADLAMP ADJUSTER

INNER STEERING RACK BALL JOINTS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 18 Apr 2016 81,370 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

ADJUST INTERNAL HEADLAMP ADJUSTER

INNER STEERING RACK BALL JOINTS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 30 Apr 2015 73,954 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2015 73,594 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2014 65,693 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 56,772 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 46,596 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 36,795 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 36,315 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 30,773 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 25,096 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 25,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 18,031 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 13,236 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 VMG 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 VMG, 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 VMG registered?

FV53 VMG is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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The MOT history for FV53 VMG shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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