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AO53 HXE

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,468 mi
Last recorded115,468 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 HXE
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 115,468 miles

Nearside Fuel hose corroded filler neck/pipe corrodid (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2019 115,468 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Fuel hose corroded filler neck/pipe corrodid (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 109,671 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 106,150 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 106,055 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2016 102,295 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 102,283 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front and rear suspension corroded

heavy oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2015 96,787 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 94,765 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 87,153 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 87,153 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 85,070 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 85,032 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 81,307 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 76,868 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 76,868 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 72,869 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 72,786 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 69,889 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 58,037 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 58,037 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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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AO53 HXE is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AO53 HXE, 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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AO53 HXE is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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