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KD53 CUJ

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

176,329 mi
Last recorded176,329 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 CUJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 176,329 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play RECTIFICATION RECOMMENDED. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside both tyres wearing on the edges of the tread.

general corrosion. further attention recommended.

Fail 4 Dec 2023 176,317 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play RECTIFICATION RECOMMENDED. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside both tyres wearing on the edges of the tread.

general corrosion. further attention recommended.

Pass 14 Nov 2022 163,209 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion.

Pass 28 Sep 2021 148,487 miles

Offside Rear heavy corrosion on sill and inner sill, RECTIFICATION RECOMMENDED.

Pass 24 Oct 2020 137,739 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill slight corrosion

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 133,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake pipes corroded.

general corrosion.

Pass 20 Aug 2018 126,320 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 123,795 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

some prescribed areas underside floor pan are showing some rust and deterioration

Fail 16 Jan 2017 123,566 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear part of outer sill (5.2.6)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

some prescribed areas underside floor pan are showing some rust and deterioration

Pass 20 Jan 2016 116,983 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Fail 20 Jan 2016 116,983 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Pass 22 Jan 2015 111,618 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 111,618 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 98,053 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF ADULT BELT.

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 98,053 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF ADULT BELT.

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 91,387 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 84,911 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 84,911 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 82,143 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 74,665 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)

front brake discs worn & pitted

Fail 11 Jun 2010 74,665 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

front brake discs worn & pitted

Pass 19 Jun 2009 65,783 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 55,064 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 47,950 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 37,039 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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KD53 CUJ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KD53 CUJ, 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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KD53 CUJ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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