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AO53 UGR

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

60,785 mi
Last recorded60,785 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 60,785 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 60,284 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 60,284 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 59,927 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 59,915 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rate of increase (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 59,496 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 59,496 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 59,007 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 59,003 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 4 way valve to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 58,597 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front exhaust mount broken but system still secure

whole under side of vehicle coated with under seal

Fail 30 Jul 2020 58,596 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

aux belt a little loose but not yet to fail criteria

front exhaust mount broken but system still secure

unable to test both front wheel bearings as unable to turn wheels

whole under side of vehicle coated with under seal

Pass 8 Jun 2019 57,910 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust front pipe manifold nuts heavily corroded

lot of surface corrosion floor panels/chassis etc

Pass 6 Jun 2018 52,950 miles

parking brake little reserve travel

Pass 22 Jun 2017 48,196 miles

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

rear tyres perished.front coil springs corroded.rear brakes on limit of imbalance.

Pass 8 Jul 2016 42,771 miles

both rear tyres perished/deteriotated

Fail 30 Jun 2016 42,771 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to n/s/r brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to o/s/r brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded to load valve x3 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

both rear tyres perished/deteriotated

Fail 25 Jun 2015 37,257 miles

Front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 37,257 miles

Front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 31,688 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 31,688 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 24,254 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 24,254 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 15,932 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 23 Jun 2011 7,607 miles

both wipers split on ends but still clear screen.Advise replacing soon

Pass 25 Jun 2010 6,834 miles

front brake discs becoming corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2009 6,029 miles

n/s/r handbrake cable braket splitting

o/s/r handbrake cable bracket broken

Pass 26 Jun 2008 5,024 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 3,941 miles

both front wiper blade rubbers split

Pass 5 Jul 2006 3,174 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 UGR is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 UGR, 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 UGR is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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