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WL53 BCU

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,925 mi
Last recorded116,925 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 BCU
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2014 116,925 miles

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

nearside and offside front antirollbar rear fixings showing advanced signs of corrosion

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly perished

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside front engine mounting bracket corroded

radiator support bracket corroded and braking up

slight play in front strut top assemblies when jacked up

sump corroded and leaking slightly

Fail 14 Mar 2014 116,925 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside front antirollbar rear fixings showing advanced signs of corrosion

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly perished

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside front engine mounting bracket corroded

radiator support bracket corroded and braking up

slight play in front strut top assemblies when jacked up

sump corroded and leaking slightly

Pass 7 Mar 2013 111,584 miles

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

tested wet,suspension areas coroded,exhaust mounts coroded,.

Pass 27 Feb 2012 95,870 miles

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

suspension areas coroded,wiper blades spliting,

Pass 21 Mar 2011 82,349 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 82,348 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 73,274 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 73,274 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Dec 2008 59,362 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 59,362 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 48,706 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 38,492 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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WL53 BCU is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WL53 BCU, 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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WL53 BCU is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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