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DF03 VDL

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

184,115 mi
Last recorded184,115 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 VDL
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 184,115 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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)

car has corrosion under body

Pass 13 May 2016 178,991 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak from sump, rear tyres crarking in tread slightly

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

Rear coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 May 2016 178,991 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak from sump, rear tyres crarking in tread slightly

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

Rear coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 176,940 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2015 176,940 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 174,796 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 174,775 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 172,278 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

fear floor corroding

Fail 25 Apr 2013 172,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

fear floor corroding

Pass 24 Apr 2012 165,198 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 165,195 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 157,988 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 149,172 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 140,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 131,122 miles

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

Small cut in outer sidewall n/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2007 109,484 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 82,277 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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DF03 VDL is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue 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 DF03 VDL, 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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What year was DF03 VDL registered?

DF03 VDL is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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