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ST53 NKA

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Yellow Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

106,452 mi
Last recorded106,452 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 NKA
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 106,452 miles

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside front tyre low tread

tow bar heavily corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2020 106,450 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside front tyre low tread

tow bar heavily corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2019 101,900 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust bracket broken (system still secure

Pass 15 Oct 2018 97,006 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2018 97,003 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 92,177 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Rear tyre is perished

Pass 3 Oct 2016 85,497 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 85,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 79,803 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 79,803 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 74,378 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 74,326 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 67,348 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 67,327 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 61,662 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 55,270 miles

near side rear tyre wrong direction

Pass 9 Nov 2010 49,403 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 49,292 miles

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

185/65/14 on front 185/70/14 on rear both rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Nov 2009 42,738 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 35,184 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 28,262 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 19,734 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 NKA is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Yellow with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NKA, 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 ST53 NKA registered?

ST53 NKA is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is ST53 NKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST53 NKA shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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