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BC03 TUH

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,487 mi
Last recorded78,487 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 TUH
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 78,487 miles

nearside front anti roll bar retaining nut and split pin corroded

offside anti roll bar retaining nut, possibly no locking device

rear service brake imbalance

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 78,487 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front anti roll bar retaining nut and split pin corroded

offside anti roll bar retaining nut, possibly no locking device

rear service brake imbalance

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 71,707 miles

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

front exhaust stabiliser bracket broken/missing

nearside front tyre worn edges

possible noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 6 Aug 2015 71,706 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

brake pedal free travel

front exhaust stabiliser bracket broken/missing

nearside front tyre worn edges

offside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear tyre perished tread

possible noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 6 Aug 2014 66,512 miles

coil springs corroded

c.v.boots perished/cracking

corrosion underside of car in places

nearside rear tyre side wall damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2013 65,985 miles

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

corrosion underside of car in places

rear number plate deteriorated

wipers poor condition

Fail 14 Aug 2013 62,979 miles

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

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

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

corrosion underside of car in places

rear number plate deteriorated

wipers poor condition

Pass 11 Jul 2012 60,369 miles

Advice front tyres wearing low on inner edge

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 60,358 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Advice front tyres wearing low on inner edge

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 57,279 miles

exhaust rear hanger broken

Pass 9 Aug 2010 53,192 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen Wipers splitting on ends

Pass 10 Aug 2009 46,098 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear fog light not working unable to determine weather wired in

Pass 8 Aug 2008 41,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Aug 2008 41,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 30,639 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 18,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 TUH is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BC03 TUH, 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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What year was BC03 TUH registered?

BC03 TUH is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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