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DY03 VTM

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

68,852 mi
Last recorded68,852 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 VTM
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 68,852 miles

Brake pipes greased

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

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

Tyre 165/70/r14 2mm

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear floorpan (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 65,176 miles

Nearside Rear brake effort lower than o/s

Fail 11 Apr 2016 65,176 miles

Nearside Rear brake effort lower than o/s

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 61,082 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear exhaust mounting is corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2014 56,699 miles

brake pipes greased

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

Fail 22 Apr 2013 50,691 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside rear and offside rear tyres starting to perish. (165/70/14 81S)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 50,691 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear and offside rear tyres starting to perish. (165/70/14 81S)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 45,065 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 45,031 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 39,245 miles

brake service

coil springs are corroded

free play at the base of handbrake lever

front brake discs are pitted

near side front tyre is low on the outer edge

Fail 20 Apr 2011 39,241 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake service

coil springs are corroded

free play at the base of handbrake lever

front brake discs are pitted

near side front tyre is low on the outer edge

Pass 19 Mar 2009 36,356 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 27,027 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 25,017 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 20,108 miles

advise front tyres getting worn

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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DY03 VTM is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DY03 VTM, 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 DY03 VTM registered?

DY03 VTM is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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