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SO53 EXT

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,974 mi
Last recorded96,974 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 EXT
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2018 96,974 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Exhaust system insecure Front mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 81,583 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced securing nut by lower arm is corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Nov 2016 73,634 miles

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

ns+os rear chassis corroded

os front brake disc-inner faces worn+corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2016 73,634 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

ns+os rear chassis corroded

os front brake disc-inner faces worn+corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2015 66,380 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 66,229 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 60,869 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 60,867 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 60,829 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 56,000 miles

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

CENTRE HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP INOP

FUEL TANK CORRODED

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 50,963 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 50,932 miles

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

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

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

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

wheel alignment reqd

Pass 14 Nov 2011 45,755 miles

both front brake discs are heavily corroded & worn on inside

both front top strut bearings are noisy

Pass 19 Nov 2010 39,105 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 39,105 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 29,939 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 27,198 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 22,378 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 17,124 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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SO53 EXT is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SO53 EXT, 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 SO53 EXT registered?

SO53 EXT is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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