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MC53 JKJ

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

68,794 mi
Last recorded68,794 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 JKJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 68,794 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

TYRES 195/45/15 FRONT TYRES REAR 195/50 /15 REAR

exhaust tail pipe

Fail 8 Jan 2020 68,794 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket broke (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

TYRES 195/45/15 FRONT TYRES REAR 195/50 /15 REAR

exhaust tail pipe

Pass 5 Jan 2019 68,394 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Dec 2018 68,335 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 67,481 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Dec 2016 65,575 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)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 65,574 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 51,619 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 41,279 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 34,754 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 25,443 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 20,779 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 20,419 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 16,658 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 13,759 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 11,303 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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MC53 JKJ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MC53 JKJ, 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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MC53 JKJ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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