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FV53 WKU

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,984 mi
Last recorded83,984 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 WKU
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 15 Nov 2024 83,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 76,910 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 70,004 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion on brake pipes front to rear (nr front) (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 65,273 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody/suspension components/subframes etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 62,015 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also mounting bracket deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 58,464 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion on both inner sills and rear suspension arms etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

lambda reading only just passed test

Pass 9 Nov 2018 53,851 miles

n/s cv boot deteriorating

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 49,075 miles

oil leak at filter

Pass 25 Nov 2016 43,897 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust noisy near mount (7.1.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 38,316 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 34,671 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 32,376 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 29,498 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 26,673 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 23,639 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 19,665 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 16,307 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 12,398 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 8,359 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 WKU is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WKU, 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 WKU registered?

FV53 WKU is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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