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SH53 UEL

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

93,141 mi
Last recorded93,141 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 UEL
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 93,141 miles

brake pipes to and from abs unit.nearside front,and both front to rear corroding

front brake pads wearing low and brake discs scored

fuel filler neck and breather pipe corroded

offside and nearside front brake hoses deteriorating and ferruls corroding

play at both offside and nearside front inner steering rack arms

slight exhaust leak at front pipe

Fail 7 Mar 2017 92,947 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded BOTH (3.6.B.4e)

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

CLUTCH STIFF

FRONT PADS/DISCS WORN

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Mar 2016 82,567 miles

rear underside of car corroded and undersealed

slight play front hubs

Fail 15 Mar 2016 105,411 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

rear underside of car corroded and undersealed

slight play front hubs

Pass 18 Mar 2015 76,002 miles

inner sills badly corroded

both front inner wings badly corroded

floor badly corroded

front crossmember badly corroded

fuel pipes badly corroded

rear chassi / floor all most a fail very badly corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2015 76,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front inner wings badly corroded

floor badly corroded

front crossmember badly corroded

fuel pipes badly corroded

inner sills badly corroded

rear chassi / floor all most a fail very badly corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2014 68,311 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front and rear suspension components corroded .

Fail 7 Mar 2014 68,255 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front and rear suspension components corroded .

rear brakes noisy when applied . nearside rear wheel bearing not checked due to brake bind . exhaust corroded . exhaust front mount broken .

Pass 27 May 2013 64,633 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

gear box noisey

middle box exhaust hanger broken off

nsr brake binding

Fail 27 May 2013 64,633 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

gear box noisey

middle box exhaust hanger broken off

nsr brake binding

Pass 26 May 2012 53,132 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front pipe hanger broken

Fail 25 May 2012 53,132 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front pipe hanger broken

Pass 25 May 2011 39,717 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

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

both front strut top bearing slightly rough .both front brake discs badly worn.rear brakes noisy when applied .n/s/r tyre badly perished on sidewalls .

Pass 26 May 2010 34,140 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 34,140 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 1 Jun 2009 24,072 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 22,577 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 22,473 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2009 22,447 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 20,999 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 17,212 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 13,909 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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SH53 UEL is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SH53 UEL, 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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SH53 UEL is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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