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LS53 BBZ

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,286 mi
Last recorded87,286 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 BBZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 87,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 83,612 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 80,637 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 77,705 miles

Boot struts inoperative

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

exhaust back box has slight blow

Pass 22 Feb 2020 75,237 miles

Nearside Front slight body corrosion

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 71,150 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 67,379 miles

H I D upgrades fitted to headlamps

Pass 4 Mar 2017 65,319 miles

Central Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Central Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer box (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 65,319 miles

Central Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Central Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer box (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 62,674 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 60,639 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 60,639 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 58,798 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 55,635 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 52,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 52,899 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 49,711 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 46,621 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 43,107 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 39,056 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 26,250 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 BBZ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BBZ, 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 BBZ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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