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SG53 AWW

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,889 mi
Last recorded125,889 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 AWW
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 125,889 miles

Offside Front shocker absorber totally different to nearside front but functions correctly

Fail 23 Jun 2017 125,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly split/perished between treads and has a nail in (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front shocker absorber totally different to nearside front but functions correctly

Pass 28 Apr 2016 121,445 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 118,853 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 100,071 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 91,501 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 May 2013 91,501 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2012 79,259 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 67,110 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 67,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 63,575 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 54,899 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 54,899 miles

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

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 46,464 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 30,750 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 28,688 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 28,688 miles

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

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

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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SG53 AWW is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SG53 AWW, 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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SG53 AWW is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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