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AO53 MZU

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,853 mi
Last recorded99,853 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 MZU
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 99,853 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes, (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe deteriorated, (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides, (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front suspension tie rod/anti roll bar castellated nut has no split pin to secure it!,

Nearside Outer c.v. gaiter slightly deteriorated,

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level, (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

sun visors insecure but holding clear of screen at present.

Fail 13 Aug 2019 99,853 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes, (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe deteriorated, (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides, (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front suspension tie rod/anti roll bar castellated nut has no split pin to secure it!,

Nearside Outer c.v. gaiter slightly deteriorated,

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level, (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

sun visors insecure but holding clear of screen at present.

Pass 25 Jul 2018 93,499 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Non Obligatory stop light not working

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 93,408 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Non Obligatory stop light not working

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 87,324 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides, (1.7.5a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, outer sills, (2.4.A.3)

all steel brake pipes are greased but showing signs of corrosion in various places.

non standard sun visors fitted which are not secured correctly, but do fold and hold clear of screen o.k.

Fail 17 Jul 2017 87,258 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and rear mounts detached, (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides, (1.7.5a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, outer sills, (2.4.A.3)

all steel brake pipes are greased but showing signs of corrosion in various places.

non standard sun visors fitted which are not secured correctly, but do fold and hold clear of screen o.k.

Pass 16 Aug 2016 80,898 miles

Front exhaust mounting bracket corroded nearly through but system still supported ok.

Fuel pipe slightly damaged filler neck/breather pipes taped up but showing no signs of leaks at time of test. (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 74,301 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front exhaust bracket corroded through but system still supported ok.

Pass 24 Sep 2014 67,842 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 62,350 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 57,010 miles

Both rear suspension lower arms covered in rust

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 52,117 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 45,787 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 40,130 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 40,106 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 33,472 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2008 33,175 miles

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front tyre is at legal limit!.

o/s front A.B.S.sensor ring has split and is loose on c.v. joint.

Pass 27 Sep 2007 26,084 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 19,347 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 MZU is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AO53 MZU, 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 MZU is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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