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PY53 BFL

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,344 mi
Last recorded112,344 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 BFL
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 112,344 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 112,344 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 110,641 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 105,141 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 99,833 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 99,833 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 92,072 miles

rear exhaust tail pipe bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 23 Jan 2014 86,019 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 84,355 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 80,566 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 80,566 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 75,106 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 75,106 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 72,019 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 69,653 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 69,653 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 63,085 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 53,962 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 56,389 miles

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

slight stress cracks to all tyres

Pass 16 Oct 2006 47,896 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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PY53 BFL is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PY53 BFL, 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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PY53 BFL is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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