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WG53 BUV

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,836 mi
Last recorded106,836 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 BUV
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 106,836 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 106,836 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 95,090 miles

front brake pads low

offside rear tyre close to limit

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Sep 2016 80,657 miles

engine light on

Fail 7 Sep 2016 80,657 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

engine light on

Pass 17 May 2016 76,245 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

front number plate cracked

Pass 1 Jun 2015 64,226 miles

Front tyres low on edges.

Offside rear tyre low on inner edge

Fail 26 May 2015 64,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front tyres low on edges.

Offside rear tyre low on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2014 60,703 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 56,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2013 56,755 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2012 53,256 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 53,224 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 50,227 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 50,209 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside rear tyre has light perishing to sidewalls and in tread.

Pass 26 May 2010 46,098 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 46,088 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2009 42,038 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 39,721 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 32,622 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 22,473 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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WG53 BUV is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WG53 BUV, 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 WG53 BUV registered?

WG53 BUV is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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