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WJ53 PPX

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

88,554 mi
Last recorded88,554 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 PPX
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2021 88,554 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material beside fuel tank / rusty (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 78,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close and heavy edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close and edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 78,237 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated also has excessive play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close and heavy edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close and edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 65,142 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both trailing arms slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 65,142 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both trailing arms slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2018 52,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low through the wheels (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Aug 2018 52,696 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine Management Light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low through the wheels (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Jun 2017 40,643 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 37,884 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing inner edge

engine management light on

Pass 2 Jul 2015 35,497 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 33,733 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 33,733 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 30,740 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 28,893 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 26,658 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 26,658 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Dec 2008 24,717 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 24,717 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 21,425 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 21,425 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 11 Dec 2006 16,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 16,751 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 PPX is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 PPX, 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 PPX registered?

WJ53 PPX is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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