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BT03 YHK

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Yellow Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,039 mi
Last recorded110,039 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 YHK
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 110,039 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 110,035 miles

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

Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 103,589 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 103,589 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 96,103 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 96,103 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 88,503 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 75,569 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 79,569 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 72,177 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 72,177 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 56,901 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

centre brake light not working

noise from offside rear wheel bearing

slight cracks in nearside rear tyre

slight cracks in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Jul 2012 65,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

centre brake light not working

noise from offside rear wheel bearing

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight cracks in nearside rear tyre

slight cracks in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2010 55,136 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 46,353 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 46,353 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 37,644 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 37,644 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 31,712 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 25,094 miles

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

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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BT03 YHK is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Yellow with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BT03 YHK, 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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BT03 YHK is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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