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KN53 VGG

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

151,078 mi
Last recorded151,078 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 VGG
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 151,078 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank filler hose/pipe corroded.

Incorrect length bolts used to secure nearside front Macpherson strut to the hub knuckle.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside front Macpherson strut top bearing rough and spring is contacting the body.

Underside brake pipe corroded around mounting clips.

Fail 29 Sep 2020 151,078 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank filler hose/pipe corroded.

Incorrect length bolts used to secure nearside front Macpherson strut to the hub knuckle.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside front Macpherson strut top bearing rough and spring is contacting the body.

Underside brake pipe corroded around mounting clips.

Pass 25 Sep 2019 144,032 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Sep 2019 144,032 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Sep 2018 138,141 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 134,960 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 127,002 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 118,546 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust mount broken however exhaust still secure

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 110,116 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust mount broken however exhaust still supported

Pass 30 Sep 2013 104,950 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 90,291 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)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 90,085 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside 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)

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 57,519 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 73,373 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 32,823 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 32,494 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 24,506 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 24,506 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 VGG is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VGG, 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 VGG is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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