MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,002 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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 ()
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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.
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
oil filter corroded
sump pan corroded
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)
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)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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?
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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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