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MK53 TXZ

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Yellow Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

120,276 mi
Last recorded120,276 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 TXZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 120,276 miles

Nearside Front top mount

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view secured with tape (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear handbrake cable secured with cable ties

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front rack arms

corrosion under car

Pass 6 Feb 2017 115,207 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view fastened on with tape (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear parking brake cable securing clamp not fixed,but cable is secure with cable ties

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

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)

some corrosion to rear axle beam

Fail 23 Jan 2017 115,093 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front hanger rotted off (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer side wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view fastened on with tape (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear parking brake cable securing clamp not fixed,but cable is secure with cable ties

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & very worn on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)

some corrosion to rear axle beam

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 113,714 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 113,714 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 107,037 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 107,037 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 101,808 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 101,808 miles

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 21 Aug 2013 96,646 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

slight play from o/s/f steering rack end

Fail 21 Aug 2013 96,646 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear wiper blade split

slight play from o/s/f steering rack end

Pass 23 Aug 2012 91,052 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 23 Aug 2012 91,052 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Aug 2011 84,948 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 84,948 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 78,265 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 71,788 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 71,788 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 60,552 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 47,039 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 47,039 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 33,898 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 33,898 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 TXZ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Yellow with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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