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DE03 BHL

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

86,478 mi
Last recorded86,478 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 BHL
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2019 86,478 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2018 85,536 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 83,087 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 863,067 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 81,420 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 81,420 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (3.5.1g)

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

Brake performance not tested steel pipe leaking fluid (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2015 80,113 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 80,113 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 78,011 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 78,011 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 75,734 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 75,734 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 72,005 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 72,005 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 67,330 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 67,330 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 62,462 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 57,709 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 57,709 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 52,913 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 49,161 miles

rear tyres cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2007 38,419 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 33,256 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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DE03 BHL is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DE03 BHL, 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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DE03 BHL is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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