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WF53 VLT

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,871 mi
Last recorded113,871 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 VLT
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 113,871 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 113,862 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 109,016 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 102,638 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 102,638 miles

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 97,326 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 92,843 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 87,944 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion rear end of front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

front brakes slight rubbing

spare tyre worn

Pass 23 Jun 2015 84,686 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 84,686 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 80,344 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 74,692 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 72,317 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 67,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 67,123 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 60,350 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 52,932 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 52,932 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 42,835 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 39,648 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 39,648 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 31,891 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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WF53 VLT is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WF53 VLT, 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 WF53 VLT registered?

WF53 VLT is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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