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WL53 DWP

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

72,622 mi
Last recorded72,622 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 DWP
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 72,622 miles

Nearside Front Gearbox oil leak from diff oil seal

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2025 72,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 65,997 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front tie rod washers / nuts and rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

reverse lamp inop

Fail 18 Sep 2024 65,937 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front tie rod washers / nuts and rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

reverse lamp inop

Pass 21 Sep 2023 64,028 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front tie rod washers and rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

reverse lamp inop

Pass 5 Oct 2022 61,613 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 58,711 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 57,610 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 55,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper shocker mount top slight play

Pass 21 Sep 2018 48,257 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 48,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 41,833 miles

Nearside Front tyre walls cracking

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 35,420 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 28,933 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 22,496 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 16,268 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 9,192 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 8,677 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 8,262 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 7,732 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 7,293 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 6,562 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 5,024 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 DWP is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DWP, 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 DWP registered?

WL53 DWP is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 28 October 2003.

Is WL53 DWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL53 DWP shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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