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PK53 MSO

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,646 mi
Last recorded118,646 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 MSO
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 118,646 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 111,989 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 105,398 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 100,325 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 97,820 miles

All rear seats and belts have removed

Car has been heavily modified

Outer sill cover fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2020 92,448 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 92,444 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 82,244 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 82,244 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 67,604 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 63,178 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 63,178 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 59,729 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 56,829 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 53,525 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 50,274 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 50,274 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 46,672 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 42,435 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 37,334 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 31,819 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 25,186 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 18,210 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 13,091 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 MSO is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PK53 MSO, 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 MSO registered?

PK53 MSO is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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