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AO53 OWY

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,429 mi
Last recorded77,429 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 OWY
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 77,429 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 28 Feb 2015 77,429 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 64,309 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 39,986 miles

Both rear tyres cracking at sidewalls.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2011 24,716 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 24,716 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 22,875 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 19,978 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advanced wear on front brake pads.

Pass 1 Oct 2008 16,832 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2007 14,458 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 12,483 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 OWY is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OWY, 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 OWY registered?

AO53 OWY is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 15 October 2003.

Is AO53 OWY safe to buy?

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