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KF53 UKY

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

160,015 mi
Last recorded160,015 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 UKY
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 160,015 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 155,901 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 152,217 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 152,217 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 146,566 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 146,566 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 137,938 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 137,938 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 130,618 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 130,618 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 123,410 miles

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 117,365 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres cracked/perished

Fail 7 Sep 2015 117,364 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres cracked/perished

Pass 5 Sep 2014 108,514 miles

Both front wiper blades just starting to smear windscreen

Both registration plate lamps dim

Nearside rear tyre perishing

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 97,973 miles

20% of centre stop lamp not working

Both front wiper blades starting to smear windscreen

Both rear registration plate bulbs dim

Rear exhaust bracket broken (corroded)

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

Nearside front shock absorber has no damping effect

Pass 6 Sep 2012 88,862 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 81,001 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 72,505 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 62,540 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 62,540 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 51,325 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 51,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 40,020 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 31,524 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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KF53 UKY is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KF53 UKY, 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 UKY registered?

KF53 UKY is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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