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KF53 APU

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Yellow Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,967 mi
Last recorded132,967 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 APU
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 132,967 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 129,821 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 126,769 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 123,840 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Nov 2021 121,602 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 118,183 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 114,995 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 111,345 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 108,325 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 105,159 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 100,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight noise

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 100,839 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight noise

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 94,531 miles

nearside front tyre on limit

Pass 19 Aug 2013 83,563 miles

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

rear registration plate deteriorating.

Pass 23 Aug 2012 75,458 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Aug 2012 75,450 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2011 67,071 miles

Front registration plate deteriorating.

Fail 22 Aug 2011 67,066 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres tread close to limit and heavily worn at inner shoulders.

Front registration plate deteriorating.

Pass 12 Aug 2010 59,394 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

front registration plate in poor condition

Fail 24 Aug 2009 52,802 miles

front brake discs have slight corrosion on inner faces

front registration plate in poor condition

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 52,802 miles

front brake discs have slight corrosion on inner faces

front registration plate in poor condition

Pass 12 Aug 2008 42,304 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 33,263 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 27,067 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 27,065 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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KF53 APU is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Yellow with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KF53 APU, 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 KF53 APU registered?

KF53 APU is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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