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SK53 VHP

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,824 mi
Last recorded119,824 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 VHP
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 119,824 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 111,315 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 104,832 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 101,375 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 101,375 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 86,226 miles

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

both front tyres and offside rear tyres worn close to limit and wearing very unevenly on insides

offside front fog lamp insecure

Fail 24 Aug 2015 86,226 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19" (8.2.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both front tyres and offside rear tyres worn close to limit and wearing very unevenly on insides

offside front fog lamp insecure

brake fluid level very low

Pass 23 Aug 2014 70,604 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 70,604 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 66,433 miles

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

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

oil leak from porous sump and driveshaft seal to gearbox

Fail 17 Aug 2013 66,433 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

oil leak from porous sump and driveshaft seal to gearbox

Pass 21 Aug 2012 62,792 miles

both rear tyres perished & cracked

Pass 23 Aug 2011 59,026 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 59,025 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 54,156 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 54,154 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 47,730 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 47,730 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 39,800 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 31,995 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2007 31,995 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 24,225 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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SK53 VHP 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 63.6%.

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 SK53 VHP, 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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SK53 VHP is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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