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DE03 DYW

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,745 mi
Last recorded130,745 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 DYW
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2019 130,745 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

both front track rod end dust cover severely deteriorated

front exhaust bracket broken

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 14 Jun 2018 115,050 miles

rear metal brake pipe slight corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2017 109,890 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting perish

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 30 Jun 2017 109,890 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting perish

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 31 Mar 2015 104,223 miles

1 x hanger has broken away from rear silencer/pipe

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 97,297 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 90,992 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 82,612 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 76,371 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have heavily perished sidewalls. not yet excessive

park brake lever has slight travel

Fail 26 Feb 2011 76,358 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

both rear tyres have heavily perished sidewalls. not yet excessive

park brake lever has slight travel

Pass 27 Feb 2010 68,471 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 56,238 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 41,575 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 41,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 37,354 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 37,320 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 29,097 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 DYW is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DYW, 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 DYW is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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