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WL53 BDV

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,142 mi
Last recorded114,142 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 BDV
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 114,142 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 134,892 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member - above anti-roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2020 134,892 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member - above anti-roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 130,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2019 130,935 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 114,124 miles

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber top cover corroded and holed

Offside Rear brake Disc Back plate corroded and holed

Pass 7 Sep 2017 102,591 miles

Oil leak Sump porous ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 102,591 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak Sump porous ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 94,355 miles

both rear shockabsorber casings deterioated

deterioation to both rear brake discs

Fail 13 Sep 2016 94,355 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear shockabsorber casings deterioated

deterioation to both rear brake discs

Pass 10 Sep 2015 87,985 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 87,983 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 84,726 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 79,938 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 71,346 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 71,344 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 66,799 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 61,826 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 54,252 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 23 Sep 2008 47,445 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 39,808 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 29,583 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 BDV is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BDV, 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 WL53 BDV registered?

WL53 BDV is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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