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WD53 BDE

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

69,947 mi
Last recorded69,947 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD53 BDE
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 69,947 miles

all brakes slighty seized both front rack ends have play in front plate both rear tyres low and perished

Fail 30 Aug 2018 69,859 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working stalk is not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

all brakes slighty seized both front rack ends have play in front plate both rear tyres low and perished

Pass 24 Aug 2017 60,415 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 63,613 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 63,613 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 44,678 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 39,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Front exhaust bracket broken/corroded

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

Fail 13 Sep 2014 39,128 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Front exhaust bracket broken/corroded

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 35,524 miles

Front exhaust bracket corroded

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

Rear brake noisy

Rear number plate fading

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Sep 2012 32,506 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 29,498 miles

Offside front driveshaft abs ring snapped although lamp not indicating a fault as yet

Pass 18 Sep 2010 26,573 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 12,615 miles

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

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

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

centre rear seat belt twisted

clutch bite high

rear bumper slightly insecure

Pass 18 Oct 2008 19,441 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 15,605 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 15,605 miles

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 26 Sep 2006 12,415 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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WD53 BDE is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WD53 BDE, 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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WD53 BDE is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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