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SL53 NVZ

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

99,741 mi
Last recorded99,741 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 NVZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 99,741 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CAT/front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted rough when rotated (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring worn worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted rough when rotated (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring worn worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear exhaust back box not adequately supported

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively application uneven (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 91,796 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 91,796 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 83,029 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 83,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 May 2013 81,165 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 81,165 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 77,889 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 77,889 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 75,913 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 75,913 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2010 70,622 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 70,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 65,087 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 65,087 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 58,716 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 53,134 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 46,428 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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SL53 NVZ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SL53 NVZ, 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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SL53 NVZ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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