2003 Suzuki Ignis 1.3L Petrol · FV53 DPE
2003 Suzuki Ignis (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 69,856 miles. MOT expired on 13 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI IGNIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,856 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FV53 DPE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/03/2024
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV53 DPE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Suzuki Ignis (FV53 DPE) between February 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
FV53 DPE Mileage History
- 23/02/202261,517 mi
- 01/03/202261,517 mi
- 21/02/202369,856 mi+8,339 mi
Average of roughly 8,393 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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