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ML53 HVU

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,649 mi
Last recorded93,649 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 HVU
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 93,649 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 93,645 miles

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 83,582 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 72,009 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 62,695 miles

offside rear wheel bearing has slight roughness

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 29 Mar 2010 54,807 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 45,547 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 45,366 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 34,755 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 30,030 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 17,131 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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ML53 HVU is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ML53 HVU, 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 ML53 HVU registered?

ML53 HVU is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is ML53 HVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML53 HVU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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