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AV03 USB

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

167,977 mi
Last recorded167,977 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 USB
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 167,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front brake pipes corroded

both inner wings corroded at rear of headlamps

oil leaking through sump

play in both inner steering rack joints

Fail 14 Sep 2018 167,972 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bush at joint to lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn to 1.6mm

both front brake discs corroded and worn

both front brake pipes corroded

both inner wings corroded at rear of headlamps

front brake pads worn low

oil leaking through sump

play in both inner steering rack joints

rear brake performance poor

Pass 24 Aug 2017 154,223 miles

play in inner steering rack joints

osf brake pipe corroded

2 brake pipes on rear load valve and both nsr corroded

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine management lamp on

front registration plate damaged rear deteriorated

nsf headlamp cloudy causing poor beam pattern

nsf mirror casing insecure

Fail 19 Aug 2017 154,002 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

2 brake pipes on rear load valve and both nsr corroded

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine management lamp on

front registration plate damaged rear deteriorated

nsf headlamp cloudy causing poor beam pattern

nsf mirror casing insecure

osf brake pipe corroded

play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 17 Aug 2016 136,717 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 136,717 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 154,323 miles

corrosion starting on rear metal brake pipes

passenger door mirror shroud loose

Fail 4 Aug 2015 154,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion starting on rear metal brake pipes

passenger door mirror shroud loose

Pass 31 Jul 2014 112,459 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 107,683 miles

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

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

Front brake application just meeting test criteria

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside wiper blade showing slight deterioration

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear index plate slightly deteriorated

Speedometer illumination working,but only 50%.Attention advised

Fail 16 Jan 2014 107,447 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Front brake application just meeting test criteria

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside wiper blade showing slight deterioration

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear index plate slightly deteriorated

Speedometer illumination working,but only 50%.Attention advised

Pass 1 Feb 2013 96,793 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 90,783 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 90,783 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 84,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 84,209 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 71,691 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 5 Feb 2009 69,761 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsr tyre wearing on edge close to limt

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

Pass 8 Feb 2008 63,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in nsf wheelbearing

Pass 17 Apr 2007 51,919 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 51,919 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 38,803 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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AV03 USB is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 AV03 USB, 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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AV03 USB is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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