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KS53 UKH

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Yellow Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

118,772 mi
Last recorded118,772 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 UKH
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 118,772 miles

Front wiper blades split and smearing windscreen

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust section hitting bodywork

Fail 10 Jun 2016 118,763 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front wiper blades split and smearing windscreen

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust section hitting bodywork

Pass 2 Jun 2015 103,519 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 103,519 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

no engine oil registering on dip stick

Pass 12 Jun 2014 93,009 miles

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

rear exhaust box rusty

rear shock cover rusted out

Fail 11 Jun 2014 93,004 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box rusty

rear shock cover rusted out

Pass 18 Jun 2013 80,539 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear o/s shock cover rusty

Fail 10 Jun 2013 80,539 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear o/s shock cover rusty

Pass 8 Jun 2012 66,988 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 55,535 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 50,401 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 39,167 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 38,360 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 32,649 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 32,620 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 27,318 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 23,973 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

o/s/r seat lower mounting loose

o/s/r tyre void of tread on inside edge

unbalance on front brakes when released

Fail 20 Jul 2006 23,973 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

o/s/r seat lower mounting loose

unbalance on front brake's when released

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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KS53 UKH is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Yellow with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KS53 UKH, 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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What year was KS53 UKH registered?

KS53 UKH is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is KS53 UKH safe to buy?

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