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DF03 VDM

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,168 mi
Last recorded80,168 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 VDM
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 80,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency just met

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 73,409 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 73,409 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 63,511 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall perished

Fail 21 Jun 2019 63,511 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall perished

Pass 25 Jun 2018 58,469 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f , n/s/f, o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread slightly perished

Fail 25 Jun 2018 58,469 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f , n/s/f, o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread slightly perished

Pass 27 Jun 2017 56,407 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f, n/s/f, o/s/r & n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 56,407 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f, n/s/f, o/s/r & n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 53,909 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 51,030 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 48,197 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 48,197 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 45,544 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 42,553 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 39,980 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 37,487 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 37,487 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 34,901 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 32,133 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 29,441 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 24,332 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 VDM is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VDM, 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 VDM registered?

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

Is DF03 VDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF03 VDM shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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