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AO53 OHJ

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

61,756 mi
Last recorded61,756 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 61,756 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 61,752 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced lenses faded (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear service brake effort slightly low

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 53,640 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres are wearing low and are cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes are perishing slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamp lense / covers faded

Fail 29 Feb 2024 53,640 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres are wearing low and are cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes are perishing slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamp lense / covers faded

Pass 9 Mar 2023 47,586 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 47,565 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 43,139 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2019 41,463 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 39,132 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 36,321 miles

All four tyre walls perishing between threads

Pass 31 May 2016 34,139 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 29,946 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 26,087 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 25,755 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 25,435 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 25,234 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 25,234 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 24,993 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 23,609 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 20,944 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 20,941 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)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 17,959 miles

both front tyres are wearing on inside of tread

Pass 9 Oct 2006 14,158 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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AO53 OHJ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 OHJ, 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 AO53 OHJ registered?

AO53 OHJ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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