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VK53 VVH

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

91,713 mi
Last recorded91,713 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 91,713 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 76,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 70,731 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 70,731 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 67,556 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 67,556 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 66,947 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 66,947 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 65,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear tyre spliting/cracking on outer side wall /tread /

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear sill backing badly rusting

Fail 14 Sep 2016 65,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear tyre spliting/cracking on outer side wall /tread /

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear sill backing badly rusting

Pass 8 Oct 2015 64,810 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 63,958 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 62,934 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 62,934 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 61,148 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 55,983 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 48,748 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 48,509 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 38,860 miles

steel wheel fitted to o/s front

Fail 12 Nov 2009 38,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

steel wheel fitted to o/s front

Pass 30 Oct 2008 33,552 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 29,640 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 21,315 miles

near side front tyre wearing close on outer edge

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 VVH is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VVH, 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 VK53 VVH registered?

VK53 VVH is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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