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VN53 OSZ

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Green Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,433 mi
Last recorded68,433 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 OSZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 68,433 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension components corroding

Pass 20 Aug 2024 68,298 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

brakes fluctuating when applied

Pass 5 Sep 2023 68,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

This vehicle is showing general signs of surface corrosion under vehicle on body and suspension components

Pass 23 Aug 2022 67,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 67,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust section deteriorating

Rear suspension and brake components corroding

Vehicle under body and inner sills at rear showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2020 67,602 miles

Front Suspension components showing signs of surface corrosion

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 67,441 miles

front brake discs are starting to corrode

vehicle under-body at rear is starting to corrode

Pass 8 Aug 2018 66,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 66,359 miles

front brake discs are starting to corrode

rear suspension components are starting to corrode

slight corrosion on brake pipes to rear flexes

Pass 9 Aug 2016 65,507 miles

engine oil sump is starting to corrode

front brake disc's are starting to corrode

note! brake pipes are coated in grease

Pass 21 Aug 2015 64,596 miles

brake pipes to rear flexes are starting to corrode

front brake disc's are starting to corrode

Pass 19 Aug 2014 63,187 miles

front brake disc's are starting to corrode

rear exhaust mounting is deteriorated

slight noise from rear wheels possible diff area

Pass 14 Aug 2013 61,296 miles

Front brake discs corroding in inner faces

Fail 14 Aug 2013 61,296 miles

Front brake discs corroding in inner faces

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 59,491 miles

brake pipe to offside rear flex starting to corrode

front brake discs starting to corrode

nearside front tyre getting low on inner edge, but passes MOT due to tyre design

slight noise from rear wheels when spun, possible diff

Pass 16 Aug 2011 57,654 miles

exhaust starting to corrode and temp bracket on rear

front brake disc's rusting

general under vehicle corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2010 54,705 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 46,644 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 38,870 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 38,870 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 29,589 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 10,437 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 OSZ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Green with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VN53 OSZ, 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 VN53 OSZ registered?

VN53 OSZ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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