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HW53 BKV

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

86,505 mi
Last recorded86,505 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 BKV
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 86,505 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded before flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

head lamp lenses deteriorated

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Jan 2022 81,425 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 81,425 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 75,965 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 75,965 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 68,012 miles

rear metal brake pipes corroded

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Jun 2018 63,057 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Jul 2017 57,280 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 51,333 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Pass 6 Jul 2015 45,663 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 40,395 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 34,242 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 32,839 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 32,839 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 29,057 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 8 Sep 2010 25,648 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 22,690 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008
Fail 15 Sep 2008 19,455 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 16,342 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 13,145 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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HW53 BKV is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HW53 BKV, 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 HW53 BKV registered?

HW53 BKV is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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