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BC03 NVT

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,494 mi
Last recorded111,494 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 NVT
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 111,494 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (inner faces) and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 106,633 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 106,609 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 101,425 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 101,423 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 96,628 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x3 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 89,730 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of centre pipes x 3 near load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 83,125 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 75,741 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 68,899 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 68,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 May 2013 65,226 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 65,165 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2012 62,014 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 58,638 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 58,638 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 56,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 55,442 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 55,435 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 55,435 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 46,807 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 31,819 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 23,216 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 18,912 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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BC03 NVT is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BC03 NVT, 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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BC03 NVT is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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