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PK53 TFZ

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

88,967 mi
Last recorded88,967 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 TFZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 88,967 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 88,963 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 87,106 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 87,106 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 83,952 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 80,824 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 80,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle insecure such that functionality is affected Trailing arm (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle insecure such that functionality is affected Trailing arm (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2017 78,822 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 78,822 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 75,894 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 75,894 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 72,435 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 72,435 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 69,560 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 64,413 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 64,413 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 59,572 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 59,572 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 55,819 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 55,819 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 51,883 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 47,267 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 41,284 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 35,873 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 28,368 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 TFZ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc 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 TFZ, 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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PK53 TFZ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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