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WJ53 FVB

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,826 mi
Last recorded110,826 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 FVB
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 110,826 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 110,824 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 101,008 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 94,642 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 86,655 miles

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

Rear exhaust section mounting broken but system is secure.

Pass 28 Aug 2012 75,896 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 63,872 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 51,771 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 37,362 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 32,996 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2008 32,996 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 27,318 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 27,318 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 21,694 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 FVB is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FVB, 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 WJ53 FVB registered?

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

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