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KR53 OXL

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

135,550 mi
Last recorded135,550 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 OXL
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 135,550 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2025 135,550 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2024 127,807 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps - lens dull/scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all seats missing ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip o/s of screen and black strip across top of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2024 127,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod insecurely attached axle cross bar- due to missing bush (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn axle cross bar bush is missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps - lens dull/scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all seats missing ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip o/s of screen and black strip across top of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 127,714 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault signs of possible melting of sensor wire o/s/r (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps - no beam pattern due to condition of lens (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both headlamps - lens badly scratched/dull(affecting beam pattern) (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction large black strip top of screen (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip o/s of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides - pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms - bushes worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 127,039 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear seats removed ()

Pass 20 Nov 2020 120,106 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 3 Jun 2019 109,238 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 104,428 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 100,860 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 98,200 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack.

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 94,446 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 94,446 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 90,317 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)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 81,135 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear exhaust hanger detached but not insecure

Pass 4 Nov 2011 68,531 miles

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

front bumper damaged & number plate poorly fitted

o/s side light dim

Pass 5 Nov 2010 52,306 miles

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

outer edge of n/s rear tyre worn

Fail 28 Oct 2010 51,907 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

outer edge of n/s front tyre worn

Pass 29 Oct 2009 33,714 miles

Both rear tyres feathering inner egde

Exhaust center box corroded

Offside rear alloy wheel out of shape inner edge

slight play offside trackrod end

Fail 29 Oct 2009 33,710 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Both front discs pitted

Both rear tyres feathering inner egde

Exhaust center box corroded

Offside rear alloy wheel out of shape inner edge

slight play offside trackrod end

Pass 21 Nov 2008 23,671 miles

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

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

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 24 Nov 2007 13,681 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Nov 2007 13,681 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 8,377 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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KR53 OXL is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KR53 OXL, 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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KR53 OXL is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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