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VN53 LMM

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

49,375 mi
Last recorded49,375 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 LMM
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 49,375 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 49,368 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 22 May 2017 47,964 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2017 47,964 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 45,587 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 41,360 miles

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

front brake discs and pads worn

handbrake travel high

Fail 4 Mar 2015 41,357 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs and pads worn

handbrake travel high

Pass 28 Mar 2014 37,952 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 37,950 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 33,998 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 33,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 30,632 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate is cracked

Pass 5 Apr 2011 27,238 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 27,238 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

rear tyres close to legal limit perished and mis shaped

Pass 31 Mar 2010 23,395 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 19,713 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 19,711 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

front wipers split

brake fluid low

Pass 3 Dec 2007 14,961 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 10,604 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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VN53 LMM 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 VN53 LMM, 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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VN53 LMM is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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