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SA53 WKH

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

78,670 mi
Last recorded78,670 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 WKH
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 78,670 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 74,747 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 71,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 71,136 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 62,915 miles

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

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

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

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

wipers smearing

Fail 20 Jul 2015 62,757 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

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

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

advanced corrosion to n/s front ABS ring, requires attention

wipers smearing

Pass 21 Jul 2014 57,667 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2014 57,667 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2013 55,165 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 30 Jul 2013 55,164 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Jul 2012 53,250 miles

both rear tyres signs of age cracking

Fail 27 Jul 2012 53,250 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres signs of age cracking

Pass 28 Jul 2011 51,419 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

high imbalance on rear brakes reading 31%

Pass 23 Jul 2010 48,444 miles

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

exhaust tail box starting to corrode badly

high level brake light not working

Fail 14 Jul 2009 44,371 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/R tyre starting to perrish

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

Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 44,371 miles

N/S/R tyre starting to perrish

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

Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 36,073 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 36,073 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 24,839 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 19,751 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 WKH is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WKH, 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 WKH registered?

SA53 WKH is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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