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LX53 ZVZ

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,861 mi
Last recorded83,861 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 ZVZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 83,861 miles

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 27 Feb 2025 81,107 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 80,807 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 80,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 80,333 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 80,123 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 79,760 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 79,299 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 79,299 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 79,002 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 78,158 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 75,875 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 75,875 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 69,384 miles

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

exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2015 63,987 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2014 58,989 miles

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

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

osf tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2013 52,688 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 52,688 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 47,996 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 43,945 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 38,676 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 38,676 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 29,580 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 23,640 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 18,758 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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LX53 ZVZ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LX53 ZVZ, 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 LX53 ZVZ registered?

LX53 ZVZ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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