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PK53 LTU

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

121,984 mi
Last recorded121,984 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 LTU
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 121,984 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 121,983 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 121,980 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 114,801 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 114,798 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 110,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 110,187 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 101,463 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 101,463 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 96,567 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 96,507 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 90,608 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 90,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 83,667 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 71,783 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 60,403 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 47,957 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rear exhaust hanger snapped

Fail 15 Mar 2013 47,746 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rear exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 9 Feb 2012 36,877 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 24,908 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 24,908 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 24,716 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 24,206 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 23,093 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 21,573 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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PK53 LTU is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 PK53 LTU, 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 PK53 LTU registered?

PK53 LTU is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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