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VE53 JHK

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Green Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

155,312 mi
Last recorded155,312 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 JHK
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 155,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front exhaust bracket broken away

handbrake travel high

Fail 12 May 2017 155,312 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front exhaust bracket broken away

handbrake travel high

Pass 2 May 2016 143,196 miles
Fail 2 May 2016 143,196 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 14 May 2015 132,619 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/side front tyre low tread

Fail 11 May 2015 132,619 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/side front tyre low tread

Pass 7 May 2014 121,250 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Propshaft missing

Fail 28 Mar 2014 121,244 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Propshaft missing

Fail 20 Mar 2014 121,117 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear diff noisey

Pass 2 Apr 2013 114,907 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 114,907 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 106,266 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 106,266 miles

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

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

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

Brake disc's corroded.

Pass 6 Dec 2010 88,726 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 6 Dec 2010 88,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 7 Dec 2009 71,778 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2009 71,778 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 56,064 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Dec 2007 42,259 miles

The front brake pad's appear low.

Pass 14 Dec 2006 25,494 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 JHK is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Green with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 JHK, 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 JHK is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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