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SV53 UCP

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

117,325 mi
Last recorded117,325 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 UCP
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 117,325 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 117,325 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2016 105,085 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 105,085 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged bent (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 85,310 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 85,310 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 75,332 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 75,332 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 67,134 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 67,134 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 56,168 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 56,168 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 48,676 miles

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 28 Aug 2010 48,615 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2009 38,127 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 38,058 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 33,218 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 33,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 29,201 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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SV53 UCP is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 SV53 UCP, 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 SV53 UCP registered?

SV53 UCP is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 13 October 2003.

Is SV53 UCP safe to buy?

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