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WL53 DVH

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

84,406 mi
Last recorded84,406 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 DVH
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 84,406 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play X2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front RADIATOR SUPPORT BRACE CORRODED NOT SERIOUSLY WEAKEND

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 84,406 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play X2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front RADIATOR SUPPORT BRACE CORRODED NOT SERIOUSLY WEAKEND

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 80,457 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule most (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front play found at both front road wheels difficult whilst jacked

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust hangers corroded

underside needs cleaning back and wax oiling

Pass 23 Jan 2024 77,395 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 77,393 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 66,181 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 66,179 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 59,755 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 59,751 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 56,546 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 54,880 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 54,880 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 51,456 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 51,454 miles

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 46,541 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 40,046 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 40,046 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 39,964 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 36,609 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 32,942 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 29,197 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 29,197 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 24,499 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 19,650 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 14,934 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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WL53 DVH is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DVH, 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 DVH is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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