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SA53 VUH

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,301 mi
Last recorded91,301 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 VUH
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 91,301 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 91,301 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 92,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 92,537 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded from rear valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 72,108 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 85,662 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 85,662 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 81,758 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 81,758 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 75,909 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 75,909 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 71,965 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 67,111 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 59,502 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 42,497 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 42,497 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 23 Jun 2006 24,828 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 VUH is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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