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BV03 WBY

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,739 mi
Last recorded88,739 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 WBY
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 88,739 miles

Chassis/subframes corroded

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 88,946 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position accident damaged area (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied components/areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 85,436 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 85,372 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 85,162 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 84,488 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 83,759 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 82,927 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 82,065 miles

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

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

coolant leak

rear tyres perished

Fail 16 Dec 2015 82,065 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

coolant leak

rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Dec 2014 81,252 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

offside front tyre starting to perish

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 17 Dec 2013 80,576 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 8 Jan 2013 80,013 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 73,223 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

upper stop lamp slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2011 64,540 miles

front brake discs corroded

offside rear brake performance slightly lower than the otherside

Pass 15 Mar 2010 59,253 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 53,895 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 53,895 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 46,905 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 39,756 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 39,756 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 30,747 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 WBY is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 BV03 WBY, 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 WBY is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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