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AK53 OSM

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,220 mi
Last recorded123,220 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 OSM
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 123,220 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 118,656 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 118,656 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 110,658 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 17 Mar 2014 103,239 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 103,239 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 93,405 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 80,494 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 68,296 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 56,988 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 56,988 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 44,887 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 33,147 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 28,748 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 21,586 miles

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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AK53 OSM is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK53 OSM, 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 AK53 OSM registered?

AK53 OSM is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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