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WJ53 FUP

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Yellow Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,223 mi
Last recorded128,223 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 FUP
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2018 128,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/70R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/70R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70R14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70R14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 105,386 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 81,111 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 59,555 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front wipers slightly smeary.

Pass 28 Jul 2014 55,781 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 51,455 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 48,779 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 42,994 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 40,308 miles

Both front brake discs have deterioated but they are still within guidelines .

Pass 24 Aug 2009 35,033 miles

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)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 28,502 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 28,502 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2007 22,598 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Substantial leak from nearside gearbox driveshaft.

Pass 21 Aug 2007 22,598 miles

Substantial leak from nearside gearbox driveshaft.

Pass 18 Aug 2006 16,352 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 16,348 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)

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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WJ53 FUP is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Yellow with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJ53 FUP, 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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WJ53 FUP is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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