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SM53 JVR

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,147 mi
Last recorded59,147 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 JVR
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 59,147 miles

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

Underside of car heavily corroded

Fail 7 May 2019 59,147 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Underside of car heavily corroded

Pass 8 May 2018 56,846 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears at clips (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front sun visor missing

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

all suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2017 53,753 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread on inner shoulder low 1657014

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished 1657014

front to rear brake pipes at clips slightly corroded

general corrosion covering underside

Pass 3 May 2016 52,647 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 50,117 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 46,443 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Slight play in steering rack bushes

Vehicle underside corroded but still solid

Pass 14 May 2013 42,131 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 13 May 2013 42,131 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 41,211 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack between treads

Pass 17 Nov 2011 37,890 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear tyres starting to crack between treads

Fail 17 Nov 2011 37,886 miles

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)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear tyres starting to crack between treads

Pass 18 Nov 2010 34,047 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre starting to crack between treads

Pass 19 Nov 2009 29,723 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2009 29,719 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 26,127 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 21,248 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 17,183 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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SM53 JVR 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 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM53 JVR, 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 SM53 JVR registered?

SM53 JVR is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 21 October 2003.

Is SM53 JVR safe to buy?

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