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WJ53 WDE

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

100,002 mi
Last recorded100,002 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2022 100,002 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Trailing suspension arm corroded at mounting bush area--- chassis end (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Engine sump has corrosion

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower arms outer ball joint covers cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Some stiction on turning road wheel

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Split at lower corner of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock absorbers have corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective Low on pressure ()

Pass 17 Mar 2021 97,984 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front hoses at centre ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Engine sump has corrosion

Front Secondary bonnet catch is stiff

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower arm outer ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Some stiction on turning road wheel

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Both rear brake back plates have corrorion

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Panard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 97,984 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front hoses at centre ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Engine sump has corrosion

Front Secondary bonnet catch is stiff

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower arm outer ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Some stiction on turning road wheel

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Both rear brake back plates have corrorion

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Panard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 95,949 miles

Engine oil sump has corrosion

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Pan hard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 95,949 miles

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

Engine oil sump has corrosion

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust support bar broken/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hand brake cable strap mounting to suspension arm broken

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Pan hard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 92,999 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Engine oil sump has corrosion

Front Exhaust mounting defective Support bar corroded/loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Gearbox/engine stabilizer rubber bush cracking

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower arm outer ball joint covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both top mounting eyes have corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 92,999 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Both front castle nuts and washers --- on lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Engine oil sump has corrosion

Front Exhaust mounting defective Support bar corroded/loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Gearbox/engine stabilizer rubber bush cracking

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower arm outer ball joint covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Some stiction on turning road wheel

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both top mounting eyes have corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 90,554 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear service brake (foot) slightly lazy in operation. Bind by hand but not showing on roller brake test. Advise inspection.

Pass 10 Mar 2017 83,824 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear brake load valve and n/s/r wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s VERY close (4.1.E.1)

Front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 10 Mar 2017 83,824 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear brake load valve and n/s/r wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s VERY close (4.1.E.1)

Front exhaust bracket broken

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 81,898 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s inner front is also wearing on inner. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to limiter valve (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 81,898 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Centre Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s inner front is also wearing on inner. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to limiter valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 72,718 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 67,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 67,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 64,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

oil filter corroded

sump corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2013 64,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil filter corroded

sump corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2012 61,698 miles

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

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

oil filter corroded

sump pan corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2011 56,056 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 49,832 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 49,832 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 42,846 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 42,816 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2008 39,369 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 33,613 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 21,883 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 21,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 WDE is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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

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