2003 Suzuki Ignis 1.3L Petrol · CV53 OVT

The Suzuki Ignis presents a current roadworthy status with a pass recorded at the most recent test on 17 November 2021 at 133,341 miles, showing a stable maintenance trend with no defects logged. The prior week's failure on 10 November 2021 at 132,940 miles carries no recorded defects, indicating the refusal likely stemmed from administrative or unlogged non-mechanical grounds rather than a worsening fault pattern. At roughly 23 years old the vehicle shows 133,341 recorded miles, equating to about 5,797 miles per year, which is low for its age and suggests light use or extended periods off the road. The gap between the two November 2021 tests covers only 401 miles, and no further entries exist up to today's date of 8 July 2026, leaving a near five-year silence in the official record that limits insight into recent wear. The clean pass with no advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or corrosion means the history reveals no recurring mechanical faults for the buyer to trace. The unexplained failure with no defects warrants a check of the original refusal reason, as it may concern documentation or a presentational issue rather than component condition. Given the lapse since 2021, a physical inspection should target structural integrity for rust, especially on sills and subframes, plus tyre condition and brake caliper operation after standing. Low mileage over two decades can hide perished rubber mounts and seized linkages, so these consumables and mechanical joints need hands-on verification before purchase.