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SP53 REU

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,888 mi
Last recorded116,888 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 116,888 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

Fail 29 Sep 2017 116,888 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 114,131 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2016 114,131 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2015 111,880 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 111,880 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 109,420 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 106,935 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 106,935 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 27 Aug 2012 102,332 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 98,649 miles

both front and both front to rear brake pipes coated in grease

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge (marginal pass)

rear exhaust hanger badly corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2011 98,649 miles

both front and both front to rear brake pipes coated in grease

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge (marginal pass)

rear exhaust hanger badly corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2010 87,934 miles

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

Pass 15 Sep 2009 72,545 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 51,271 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 32,219 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2006 24,173 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2006 24,173 miles

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

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 REU is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 REU, 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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SP53 REU is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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