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PJ53 ZMO

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

156,689 mi
Last recorded156,689 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 ZMO
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2021 156,689 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating disc warped (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 148,613 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 147,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear joints (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Dec 2017 147,534 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mount broken (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear joints (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Nov 2016 142,910 miles

engine management on

oil leak from oil filter

rear diff

Fail 10 Nov 2016 142,910 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

engine management on

oil leak from oil filter

rear diff

Pass 1 Dec 2015 136,139 miles

engine management light on.

Fail 28 Nov 2015 136,139 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

engine management light on.

Pass 29 Nov 2014 128,926 miles

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

engine management light on

fuel filler neck corroded

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Fail 29 Nov 2014 128,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

engine management light on

fuel filler neck corroded

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 5 Dec 2013 122,428 miles

engine management light on

o/s/f tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Fail 27 Nov 2013 122,252 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

o/s/f tyre scrubbed on inner edge

requires wheel removal to verify brake pad thickness

Pass 29 Nov 2012 115,364 miles

brake pipes corrosion front to rears

engine management light on

near side front brake pipe corrosion

off side front brake pipe corrosion

rear brake pipes corrosion

Fail 28 Nov 2012 115,325 miles

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

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)

brake pipes corrosion front to rears

engine management light on

n/s/rear brake sticking

near side front brake pipe corrosion

off side front brake pipe corrosion

rear brake pipes corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2011 108,881 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

engine management light on

Pass 3 Dec 2010 102,657 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 1 Dec 2010 102,641 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Nov 2009 94,760 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 94,760 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f wiper slightly split

Pass 21 Nov 2008 78,467 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 78,467 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 62,202 miles

sump pan starting to corrode

Pass 8 Nov 2006 47,354 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 47,354 miles

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 ZMO is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 PJ53 ZMO, 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 ZMO is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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