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SA53 VUG

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Yellow Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,886 mi
Last recorded56,886 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 VUG
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 56,886 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 May 2016 56,794 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded NSF AND OSF AND NSR (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2015 55,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 May 2015 55,691 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front wiper blade split rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 May 2014 54,173 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 May 2014 54,168 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 May 2013 48,972 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 May 2013 48,972 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2012 44,459 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 44,459 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 39,783 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 39,767 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front brake discs scored and worn

Pass 25 May 2010 34,080 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 34,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 29,669 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 29,407 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 19,705 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 19,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 16 Oct 2007 96,562 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 13,503 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 VUG is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Yellow with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SA53 VUG, 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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SA53 VUG is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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