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PJ53 KJA

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

21,804 mi
Last recorded21,804 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 KJA
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 21,804 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 21,617 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 21,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 20,526 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 20,029 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 19,290 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 18,296 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 17,399 miles

Clutch slipping

Pass 11 Nov 2015 16,579 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 15,815 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 14,720 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 13,741 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 12,808 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 12,071 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 51,876 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 51,876 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 37,862 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 8,066 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 6,595 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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PJ53 KJA is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 PJ53 KJA, 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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PJ53 KJA is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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