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ST53 BKN

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,284 mi
Last recorded104,284 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 BKN
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 104,284 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at front of trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2023 104,244 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at front of trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 100,893 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside gearbox seal leaking

front and rear tyres different sizes

Pass 29 Apr 2021 93,471 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack wet (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 92,143 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 92,111 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 88,593 miles

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

Nearside steering arm slight play

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 85,479 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 85,479 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 82,862 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 79,891 miles

nearside driveshaft oilseal leaking at gearbox

Fail 24 Mar 2014 69,960 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 69,960 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 60,645 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 52,514 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 62,787 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 49,346 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2010 44,477 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front wiper split

offside front wiper split

Fail 26 Feb 2010 44,477 miles

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

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front wiper split

offside front wiper split

Pass 28 Jan 2009 39,300 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 29,713 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front wiper blades torn but still clearing screen

Pass 16 Oct 2006 21,976 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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ST53 BKN is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ST53 BKN, 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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ST53 BKN is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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