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BV03 WBW

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,802 mi
Last recorded92,802 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 WBW
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2020 92,802 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

accident damage to near side front body

load sensing valve corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2019 86,479 miles

Accident damage to near side front body work

Both front discs corroded

Coil spring corroded Both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Load sensing valve corroded

Misting of fluid around brake servo

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake starting to bind slightly

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 83,866 miles

Accident damage to nearside front

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 75,748 miles

Front brake discs worn.

N/S/F Washer jet blocked.

Pass 12 Apr 2016 69,866 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 61,948 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 61,948 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 54,739 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 48,554 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 48,554 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 42,020 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 42,018 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 35,572 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 29,076 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 29,074 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 27,500 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 21,540 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2007 19,623 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 19,623 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 15,164 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 15,098 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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BV03 WBW is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BV03 WBW, 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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BV03 WBW is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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