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SP53 NTF

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

80,663 mi
Last recorded80,663 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 NTF
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 80,663 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 80,663 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 76,883 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 76,883 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine management light on

sump porous and SEVERE engine oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2011 74,579 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 74,579 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 65,343 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pipes getting rusty

slight play on offside front strut top bearing

Fail 16 Jul 2010 65,343 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake pipes getting rusty

slight play on offside front strut top bearing

Pass 3 Jul 2009 44,598 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 19,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 19,051 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 7,464 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 5,777 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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SP53 NTF is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SP53 NTF, 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 SP53 NTF registered?

SP53 NTF is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is SP53 NTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP53 NTF shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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