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KG53 HBF

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,534 mi
Last recorded116,534 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 HBF
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 116,534 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres worn low on the outer edges.

nearside front coil spring close to fouling body on full lock.

nearside rear tyre worn low on the outer edge.

play in both inner steering rack joints.

windscreen lightly scratched

Fail 14 Mar 2016 116,534 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn low on the outer edges.

nearside front coil spring close to fouling body on full lock.

nearside rear tyre worn low on the outer edge.

play in both inner steering rack joints.

windscreen lightly scratched

Pass 5 Dec 2014 100,423 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front exhaust heat shield loose and rattling.

nearside front tyre worn low on the outer edge.

offside rear tyre worn low and deteriorating.

Fail 3 Dec 2014 100,329 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front exhaust heat shield loose and rattling.

nearside front tyre worn low on the outer edge.

offside rear tyre worn low and deteriorating.

Pass 15 Nov 2013 92,312 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 92,205 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 86,525 miles

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

centre rear seat belt buckle not found

nearside front outer tyre wall damaged, no cords visible

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 86,523 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

centre rear seat belt buckle not found

nearside front outer tyre wall damaged, no cords visible

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 67,053 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 49,557 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 49,557 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 35,521 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 30,522 miles

front pads appear low

rear number plate

Pass 7 Aug 2007 24,326 miles

WIPERS SPLITTING

fRONT TYRES FLAT

Pass 20 Jul 2006 18,362 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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KG53 HBF is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KG53 HBF, 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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KG53 HBF is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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