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WJ53 FUY

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,375 mi
Last recorded146,375 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 FUY
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 146,375 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 146,351 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2016 145,162 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 135,831 miles

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

Offside Rear exhaust mount broken, but exhaust still supported

oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2015 135,831 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing nut (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing nut (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Rear exhaust mount broken, but exhaust still supported

oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2014 128,006 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

radiator bracket corroded

rear exhaust bracket corroded but exhaust secure

Pass 15 Nov 2013 119,269 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 111,905 miles

Exhaust tailpipe mounting arm corroded

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Dec 2011 104,840 miles

Heat shield insecure on mid-silencer

Fail 30 Nov 2011 104,834 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Heat shield insecure on mid-silencer

Offside rear tyre perished

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 95,420 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2010 95,418 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 70,381 miles

offside rear hand brake cable mounting strap broken

Pass 22 Feb 2008 32,088 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 32,086 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 23,913 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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WJ53 FUY is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WJ53 FUY, 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 FUY is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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