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MK53 LZG

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

159,472 mi
Last recorded159,472 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 LZG
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 159,472 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front TYRE ON 2MM

RADIATOR IS DAMP

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 159,372 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front TYRE ON 2MM

RADIATOR IS DAMP

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 140,465 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged edge (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

sump badly corroded and leaking oil

Fail 6 Oct 2016 140,463 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged edge (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

sump badly corroded and leaking oil

Fail 1 Oct 2016 140,181 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb insecure (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly cracked and split (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

front coil springs rusty and corroding

Pass 22 Sep 2015 127,867 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

front discs in poor condition

Fail 15 Sep 2015 127,866 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play rack end and track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play rack end and track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive '57 (7.3.D.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

front discs in poor condition

Pass 17 Sep 2014 115,220 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 115,216 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust silencer and front exhuast pipe brackets broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 17 Sep 2013 103,009 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s rear tyre wall in poor condition

Fail 17 Sep 2013 103,007 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s rear tyre wall in poor condition

Pass 24 Sep 2012 89,900 miles

slight play in n/s steering rack

Fail 24 Sep 2012 89,900 miles

Centre Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 27 Sep 2011 73,640 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s rack ball jiont as slight play

Fail 27 Sep 2011 73,639 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front pads require att

n/s rack ball jiont as slight play

Pass 4 Oct 2010 60,431 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 60,431 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 49,276 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 49,276 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 46,250 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 38,446 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 30,221 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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MK53 LZG is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 MK53 LZG, 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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MK53 LZG is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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