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VA53 NLV

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,191 mi
Last recorded83,191 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 NLV
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 83,191 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 83,191 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported corroded/brocken brackets (7.1.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 76,902 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2015 76,816 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2014 66,729 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 48,384 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 48,383 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

minor blows from rear exhaust clap

Pass 16 Feb 2012 30,340 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERRISHED

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED

Fail 16 Feb 2012 30,340 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERRISHED

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED

Pass 1 Mar 2011 49,699 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 55,580 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 55,483 miles

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

o/s front ABS ring split

Pass 20 Jan 2009 51,019 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 44,421 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 36,230 miles

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

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

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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VA53 NLV is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VA53 NLV, 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 VA53 NLV registered?

VA53 NLV is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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