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VN53 OTD

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

126,495 mi
Last recorded126,495 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 OTD
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 126,495 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2023 126,457 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 123,625 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 120,560 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 111,174 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 100,040 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 89,162 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 76,423 miles

slight brake bind (o/s/front).

Pass 21 Oct 2016 63,223 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 51,427 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 41,829 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 32,572 miles

Exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2012 29,537 miles

exhaust slighty deteriorated.

Pass 21 Oct 2011 22,406 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 21,161 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 16,295 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 12,010 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 7,030 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2006 5,173 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 OTD is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 OTD, 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 VN53 OTD registered?

VN53 OTD is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is VN53 OTD safe to buy?

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