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WJ53 KHB

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,660 mi
Last recorded94,660 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 94,660 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front lamps deteriorated

Fail 30 Jul 2020 94,659 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front lamps deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2019 88,165 miles

n/s/r tyre tread starting to perish

o/s/f tyre just starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2018 83,916 miles

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

Coil spring corroded front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 82,222 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

chassis corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2016 79,903 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to mishape

Fail 9 Aug 2016 79,899 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre starting to mishape

Pass 6 Oct 2015 74,340 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 74,985 miles

Nearside wiper blade worn.

Offside rear tyre worn out of shape.

Offside wiper blade split.

Rear exhaust mounting corroded and snapped off exhaust pipe.

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Slight corrosion in both front suspension springs.

Fail 29 Sep 2014 74,985 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

High level brake light inoperative.

Nearside wiper blade worn.

Offside rear tyre worn out of shape.

Offside wiper blade split.

Rear exhaust mounting corroded and snapped off exhaust pipe.

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Slight corrosion in both front suspension springs.

Pass 28 Sep 2013 68,584 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 68,583 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Unable to check front wheel bearings due to restricted movement

Fail 21 Sep 2012 62,018 miles

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

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

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

centre rear stop lamp not working

Pass 21 Sep 2012 62,018 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)

centre rear stop lamp not working

Pass 23 Sep 2011 53,792 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 45,475 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 45,475 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 36,096 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 36,096 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)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 24,739 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 24,739 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 16,527 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 16,527 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 12,261 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 KHB is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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