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DE03 MPY

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,431 mi
Last recorded117,431 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 MPY
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 117,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

engine management light on

Pass 21 Jun 2019 111,698 miles

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

corrosion to boot floor

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 13 Jun 2018 110,476 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 12 Jun 2018 110,474 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar bolts through suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 9 Jun 2017 109,601 miles

Front corrosion to some suspension components

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 109,578 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front corrosion to some suspension components

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 107,487 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding on

Pass 1 Jun 2015 103,793 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 11 Mar 2014 100,591 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 100,591 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 95,793 miles

metal brake pipes too compensator corroded..front tyres worn on edges/cracked..rear tyres cracked..excess travel handbrake

Fail 5 Apr 2013 95,792 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

metal brake pipes too compensator corroded..front tyres worn on edges/cracked..rear tyres cracked..excess travel handbrake

Pass 2 Apr 2012 85,824 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 85,824 miles

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

rear no. plate deteriated..oil leak engine

Pass 23 Mar 2011 74,809 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 74,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

CORROSION TO REAR BRAKE PIPES, REAR NO PLATE.

Pass 6 Oct 2009 58,281 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 58,281 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 48,214 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 48,214 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 35,446 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 23,960 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 MPY is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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