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VO53 LVE

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,142 mi
Last recorded117,142 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 LVE
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 117,142 miles

Front Exhaust corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 117,142 miles

Front Exhaust corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 115,999 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2022 114,219 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Fuel tank corroded

Rear underbody corroded

Fail 24 May 2022 114,215 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between wheel cylinder and flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between wheel cylinder and flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Fuel tank corroded

Rear underbody corroded

Pass 11 May 2021 111,941 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2021 111,941 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front 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))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamps stuck on main beam

Pass 2 Jun 2020 110,421 miles

Fuel tank corroding.

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 106,625 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 106,618 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 101,231 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 101,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 96,177 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.2.B.1f)

signs of possible previous fuel leak, no smell and no fuel leak when tested

Fail 11 Aug 2016 96,177 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.2.B.1f)

signs of possible previous fuel leak, no smell and no fuel leak when tested

Pass 14 Aug 2015 89,334 miles

Offside inner track rod ball joint slight play

Fail 14 Aug 2015 89,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside inner track rod ball joint slight play

Pass 1 Oct 2014 83,574 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 83,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 77,178 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 71,021 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 63,512 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 63,512 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 55,255 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 48,124 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 38,570 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 29,130 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 20,271 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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VO53 LVE is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VO53 LVE, 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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VO53 LVE is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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