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VE53 HLR

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,511 mi
Last recorded136,511 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 HLR
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 136,511 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Feb 2018 136,172 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 114,322 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both headlight patterns poor

rear exhaust mounting corroded/broken

slight play in steering rack

Fail 24 Jan 2017 114,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both headlight patterns poor

rear exhaust mounting corroded/broken

slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Jan 2016 99,077 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both side inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2014 97,214 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 86,201 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 73,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 73,812 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 62,708 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 62,708 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 49,714 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 49,714 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 36,147 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 31,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres tread perished

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres tread slightly perished

Pass 8 Dec 2008 31,068 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres tread perished

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres tread slightly perished

Pass 6 Aug 2007 29,006 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 23,708 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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VE53 HLR is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VE53 HLR, 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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VE53 HLR is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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