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WV53 LWX

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

148,830 mi
Last recorded148,830 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 148,830 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 148,794 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 141,935 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 141,930 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 135,268 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 135,268 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 124,709 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 124,524 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 115,535 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 115,341 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 109,292 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 109,289 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 98,659 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 98,657 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 83,611 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 83,492 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 67,568 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on innner edge

Fail 21 Sep 2009 67,487 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on innner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2008 50,506 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

damage to offside front tyre side wall

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Sep 2007 41,390 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 34,320 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Sep 2006 34,320 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 LWX is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 LWX, 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 LWX registered?

WV53 LWX is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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