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LS53 BBU

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,058 mi
Last recorded112,058 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 BBU
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 112,058 miles

n/s/f cv boot heavily perished

o/s/f brake caliper damp

rust and corrosion in various places

Pass 1 Jul 2020 105,197 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

air conditioning belt loose

Fail 1 Jun 2020 105,185 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

air conditioning belt loose - recommend adjusting

slight stain on fuel filler neck

Pass 19 Jun 2019 101,031 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front imbalance is 20% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn! (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 101,023 miles

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))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding *** Check wheel bearing condition before return for retest, as could not be checked at time of test as wheel heavily seized. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% on rear brakes, (see above failure for wheel bind!) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Has some form of inadequate temp repair, fouling body/rear axle (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump running but no fluid (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front imbalance is 20% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 91,829 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 83,003 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front and offside front brake disc inner braking surface corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 82,898 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced nearside and offside headlamp lens (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

coil spring broken nearside rear and offside rear (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven n/s/r 105kgf. o/s/r 177kgf (3.7.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front and offside front brake disc inner braking surface corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 74,228 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 61,780 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 54,208 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 54,208 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2013 40,947 miles

coolant level low

both front brake discs,inner faces corroded.

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2012 26,308 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 44,395 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 44,395 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 23,689 miles

wipers starting to split

Fail 11 Oct 2010 23,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

wipers starting to split

Pass 16 Oct 2009 19,242 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 17,509 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 16,173 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 15,143 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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LS53 BBU is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LS53 BBU, 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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LS53 BBU is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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