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SO53 NMU

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

185,115 mi
Last recorded185,115 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 NMU
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 185,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner light scrubbing

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 4 Jan 2017 185,115 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly deteriorating (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly deteriorating (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner light scrubbing

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 12 Jan 2016 169,544 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear most exhaust mount corroded through

Pass 13 Jan 2015 145,365 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n.s.f wiper starting to split

Pass 8 Jan 2014 128,872 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 128,853 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 114,739 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 9 Jan 2012 103,380 miles

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

all brake pipes starting to corrode

both front wiper rubbers torn

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges getting near limt

o/s/f tyre worn to limit

Fail 9 Jan 2012 103,380 miles

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

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

all brake pipes starting to corrode

both front wiper rubbers torn

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges getting near limt

o/s/f tyre worn to limit

Pass 5 Jan 2011 91,989 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 31 Dec 2010 91,983 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 80,353 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s rear brake slight rub

Pass 12 Jan 2009 62,724 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 50,954 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 33,349 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 NMU is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SO53 NMU, 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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SO53 NMU is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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