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WV53 LVE

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

86,496 mi
Last recorded86,496 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 LVE
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 86,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust heat shield loose

fuel tank corroded

rear bumper slightly damaged to nearside corner

windscreen chipped

Pass 8 Jun 2017 77,225 miles

chip in windscreen

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn close to the legal limit. very heavily worn on inner edge and perrished

o/s/r tyre worn close to the legal limit and perrished

slight corrosion in front brake discs

very slight corrosion in both front brake pipes

Pass 14 Sep 2016 75,482 miles

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

surface corrosion of complete on underside ie:chassis floors & suspension components

Pass 6 Aug 2015 73,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 69,328 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 69,326 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 60,726 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 60,726 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 56,267 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 56,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 53,128 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 53,122 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 51,075 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 51,070 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 44,390 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 44,390 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 18 Jan 2008 37,011 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 27,537 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 27,537 miles

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

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

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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WV53 LVE is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WV53 LVE, 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 WV53 LVE registered?

WV53 LVE is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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