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SG53 HYB

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,698 mi
Last recorded74,698 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 74,698 miles

both front coil springs corroding

nearside front wiper blade slightly smearing screen

nearside rear tyre perishing

rear exhaust section corroding

slight play to both front inner steering arms

Pass 3 Dec 2018 73,512 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 73,511 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 71,158 miles

both front coil springs corroding

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

front exhaust down pipe heat shield loose

offside front tyre worn to 2.0mm

Fail 18 Dec 2017 71,158 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lens damaged (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front coil springs corroding

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

front exhaust down pipe heat shield loose

offside front tyre worn to 2.0mm

Pass 20 Dec 2016 67,712 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 67,597 miles

exhaust rattles

washer jets

Fail 14 Mar 2016 67,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

exhaust rattles

o/s/r tyre,starting to perish

washer jets

Pass 30 Jul 2015 65,263 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 65,263 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2014 57,761 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 57,749 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Jul 2012 48,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 48,050 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 39,598 miles

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

front brake discs corrided on inside face but not considered excessive

Fail 28 Jun 2011 39,598 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front brake discs corrided on inside face but not considered excessive

Pass 2 Jul 2010 31,310 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to crack and split.

Pass 30 Jun 2009 23,576 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 15,266 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 11,699 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 8,196 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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SG53 HYB is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 HYB, 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 SG53 HYB registered?

SG53 HYB is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is SG53 HYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG53 HYB shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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