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KD53 HMJ

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,283 mi
Last recorded94,283 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 HMJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 94,283 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 89,776 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

covers obscuring some components

Pass 17 Sep 2015 84,761 miles

exhaust centre outer cover worn

Fail 9 Sep 2015 84,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/40/17 v (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust centre outer cover worn

Pass 8 Oct 2014 79,790 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 79,790 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 71,386 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 64,902 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 59,031 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 49,632 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 40,232 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 40,232 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 34,755 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 34,755 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 31,336 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 31,336 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 26,053 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 HMJ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HMJ, 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 KD53 HMJ registered?

KD53 HMJ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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