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WP53 CPY

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

96,979 mi
Last recorded96,979 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 CPY
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 96,979 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 89,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear bumper has impact damage

Fail 17 Dec 2021 89,747 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front 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))

rear bumper has impact damage

Fail 26 Oct 2021 89,732 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight wear noted in n/s/f steering tie bar

Pass 24 Oct 2020 81,425 miles

Full exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2019 73,157 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 73,157 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 65,533 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 65,533 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both front lights (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 59,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front tyre excessively deteriorated between tread.

Nearside Rear tyre excessively deteriorated between tread.

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 24 Nov 2017 59,140 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front tyre excessively deteriorated between tread.

Nearside Rear tyre excessively deteriorated between tread.

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Dec 2016 49,717 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking inside

Fail 28 Nov 2016 1,000 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear tyre cracking inside

Pass 24 Sep 2015 42,795 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 37,505 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 37,505 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 31,822 miles

Front brake discs slight corrosion on inner facse

Pass 3 Dec 2012 30,895 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Inner face of both front brake discs corroded heavily

Slight damage to o/s front tyre outter sidewall

Pass 5 Dec 2011 27,902 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish in tread area

minor damage to o/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 10 Dec 2010 26,144 miles

slight damage to o/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 9 Dec 2009 24,329 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 20,064 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 7 Dec 2007 16,537 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 13,399 miles

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

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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WP53 CPY is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WP53 CPY, 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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WP53 CPY is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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