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SG53 TVF

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,503 mi
Last recorded86,503 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 86,503 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 79,252 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Seat belt slightly damaged both sides (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 79,252 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Seat belt slightly damaged both sides (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 73,510 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake making grinding noise

Fail 20 Mar 2018 73,324 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake making grinding noise

Pass 16 Mar 2017 69,214 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 48,805 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 48,802 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 49,165 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 37,113 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 24,670 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 23,379 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 23,373 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 22,156 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 20,857 miles

offside front abs ring cracked

Fail 23 Feb 2010 20,848 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front abs ring cracked

offside rear tyre perashing

Pass 18 Feb 2009 18,702 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 12,942 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2008 12,942 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 10,816 miles

offside front tyre worn on outside edge of tread

rear wiper rubber,and nearside and offside wiper rubbers,perished and starting to split

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 TVF is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TVF, 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 TVF registered?

SG53 TVF is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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