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WR53 FWU

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,949 mi
Last recorded84,949 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 FWU
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 84,949 miles

exhaust noisey

Fail 18 Jun 2016 84,949 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust noisey

Pass 8 May 2015 76,896 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 70,557 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 70,557 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2013 65,334 miles

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

both rear tyres perrished

Fail 17 May 2013 65,334 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perrished

Fail 26 May 2012 62,152 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear exhaust box in poor condition.

Pass 26 May 2012 62,152 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box in poor condition.

Pass 1 Apr 2011 52,462 miles

osf brake binding

Pass 10 Apr 2010 44,404 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 35,030 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 30,415 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 27,670 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 27,669 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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WR53 FWU is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WR53 FWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WR53 FWU registered?

WR53 FWU is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 5 November 2003.

Is WR53 FWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR53 FWU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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