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SD53 MZX

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,906 mi
Last recorded154,906 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 MZX
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 154,906 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 147,084 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Including OS/NS Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe at valve block corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 147,065 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Including os/ns Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe at valve block corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 141,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe at valve block (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 140,976 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to EML on (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe at valve block (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 137,607 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 122,395 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sills corroded within axle bush (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 102,687 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 102,666 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 99,189 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 95,296 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 95,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located fouling on inner wing (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 89,822 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 89,820 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 84,202 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 80,736 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 80,736 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 74,664 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 69,212 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 69,212 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 62,237 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 52,846 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 42,078 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 33,739 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 25,514 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 17,898 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 17,898 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 7,747 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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SD53 MZX is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SD53 MZX, 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 SD53 MZX registered?

SD53 MZX is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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