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VK53 UWA

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,726 mi
Last recorded118,726 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 118,726 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump rusted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 118,722 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump rusted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 103,797 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 103,797 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 81,619 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm depth (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 81,166 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm depth (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 60,923 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 60,780 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 40,955 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 36,214 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 31,307 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 28,194 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 24,393 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 21,686 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 18,911 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 16,443 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 13,746 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 10,860 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UWA 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 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UWA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK53 UWA registered?

VK53 UWA is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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