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KN53 MKG

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

113,971 mi
Last recorded113,971 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 MKG
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2023 113,971 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 111,428 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 111,387 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 109,524 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex to centre (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer sill has accident damage

Fail 5 Nov 2020 109,524 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex to centre (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer sill has accident damage

Pass 30 Oct 2019 108,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 108,608 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex to centre (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Nov 2018 108,608 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex to centre (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2017 108,588 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack joint has slight play ()

Nearside Front tyre perished in tread and on side wall

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

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

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear backbox hanger broken but still adequately supported

Fail 7 Aug 2017 108,588 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust hanger broken (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack joint has slight play ()

Nearside Front tyre perished in tread and on side wall

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

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

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear backbox hanger broken but still adequately supported

Pass 19 Sep 2016 105,238 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 101,139 miles

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

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

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

both front suspension top mounts have minor play

exhaust system corroded

upper stop light does not illuminate

Pass 18 Sep 2014 97,224 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 97,219 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 92,635 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 87,206 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 78,918 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 68,056 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 59,653 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 50,782 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 41,668 miles

offside front abs ring cracked

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 21 Sep 2006 29,865 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)

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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KN53 MKG is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KN53 MKG, 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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KN53 MKG is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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