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WN53 TBO

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Yellow Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,802 mi
Last recorded132,802 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 TBO
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2020 132,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 128,451 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 122,919 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 122,919 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 117,010 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 113,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

sump slightly corroded

vehicle excessively under sealed

Fail 17 Oct 2016 113,532 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

sump slightly corroded

vehicle excessively under sealed

Pass 7 Nov 2015 104,692 miles

165 / 70 / 14 tyres fitted

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint On the limit (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under sills / chassis / floor area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 98,511 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 92,796 miles

Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 92,796 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 90,165 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rear mounting snapped

Pass 25 Oct 2012 90,165 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust rear mounting snapped

Pass 5 Oct 2011 85,226 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 85,226 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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Pass 28 Aug 2010 71,719 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 67,337 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 67,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 57,832 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 54,893 miles

both fronts wearing on Inner edges

front exhaust pipe heat sheild lose

Fail 6 Dec 2007 54,889 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both fronts wearing on Inner edges

front exhaust pipe heat sheild lose

Pass 18 Nov 2006 48,078 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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WN53 TBO is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Yellow with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WN53 TBO, 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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WN53 TBO is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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