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VK53 EPF

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

94,664 mi
Last recorded94,664 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 EPF
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 94,664 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW + BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

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

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

REAR SERVICE BRAKE SLIGHTLY IMBALANCED

Fail 10 Apr 2018 94,660 miles

Electrical wiring insecure BATTERY TERMINALS (1.9.2a)

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW + BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

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

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

REAR SERVICE BRAKE SLIGHTLY IMBALANCED

Pass 20 Jan 2017 90,058 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 89,985 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 80,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 80,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Pass 12 Sep 2014 61,205 miles

osf tyre slightly perished

Pass 29 Aug 2013 52,163 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 52,161 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 47,686 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 47,686 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 43,598 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 39,683 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 39,683 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 36,331 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 32,056 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 32,056 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 27,656 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 21,354 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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VK53 EPF 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 63.2%.

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 VK53 EPF, 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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VK53 EPF is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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