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KG53 MBF

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,205 mi
Last recorded69,205 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 MBF
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 69,205 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Jul 2017 69,150 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 64,755 miles

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

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

O/S Sun visor is missing

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 64,755 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

O/S Sun visor is missing

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 58,396 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Jun 2015 58,396 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r brake is slightly binding

Pass 24 Jun 2014 54,932 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 54,932 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 52,496 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs slightly pitted

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in front top mounts

Fail 20 Jun 2012 47,653 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 47,653 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 44,283 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 43,385 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 41,593 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 33,289 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 33,289 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 27,073 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 20,541 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 MBF is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MBF, 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 MBF is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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