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SA53 VUE

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Yellow Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,640 mi
Last recorded91,640 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 VUE
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 91,640 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 80,665 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on

Fail 2 Jul 2015 80,664 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on

Pass 7 Jul 2014 71,239 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 71,239 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 66,569 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 48,713 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 48,713 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 29,669 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 26,820 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION ON BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 23 Sep 2009 24,198 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 22,356 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 19,217 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 15,003 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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SA53 VUE is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Yellow with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SA53 VUE, 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 SA53 VUE registered?

SA53 VUE is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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