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KN53 VGP

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

139,635 mi
Last recorded139,635 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 139,635 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated

front exhaust bracket missing

Fail 24 Oct 2018 139,632 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres deteriorated

front exhaust bracket missing

Pass 20 Oct 2017 133,790 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2017 133,777 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding wheel bearing not tested (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 127,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 120,637 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)

both front to rear brake pipes, at rear corroded.

o/s/f brake binding.

o/s/f outer brake pad worn.

rear brake increase-decrease rate 22% inbalance.

Fail 12 Oct 2015 120,611 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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)

both front to rear brake pipes, at rear corroded.

o/s/f brake binding.

o/s/f outer brake pad worn.

rear brake increase-decrease rate 22% inbalance.

Pass 22 Oct 2014 111,443 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 111,443 miles

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 105,249 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear tyres starting to perish

vehicle chassis has corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2012 92,225 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 92,225 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 78,338 miles

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

noise from rear as parking brake applyed

Pass 22 Sep 2010 62,271 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 62,271 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 50,247 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 50,247 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 44,176 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 39,030 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 33,663 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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KN53 VGP is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VGP, 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 VGP is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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