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SH53 UET

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

103,809 mi
Last recorded103,809 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 UET
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 103,809 miles

Oil leak from engine - sump

Fail 31 Oct 2018 103,808 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear, last 2" (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear, last 2" (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Oil leak from engine - sump

Pass 14 Nov 2017 101,423 miles

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

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

battry not secure

Pass 4 Nov 2016 98,826 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 98,824 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 95,123 miles

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

slight noise on o/s/f and n/s/f shocker top mounts

surface corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe

Fail 3 Nov 2015 95,110 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

slight noise on o/s/f and n/s/f shocker top mounts

surface corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe

Pass 25 Oct 2014 92,565 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2013 90,165 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

oil sump corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2013 90,165 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

oil sump corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2012 87,697 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 87,697 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 84,405 miles

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 24 Oct 2011 84,403 miles

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

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

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Nov 2010 81,396 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 76,067 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 70,188 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2008 70,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 59,245 miles

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

slight oil leak from front transfer box

Pass 11 Nov 2006 44,109 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 UET is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UET, 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 SH53 UET registered?

SH53 UET is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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