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EA03 CLJ

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

50,724 mi
Last recorded50,724 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 CLJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 50,724 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 46,960 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 45,817 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

at least 2 light sources at the rear upper stop lamp are inoperative.

parking brake lever shows travel.

rear service brakes show imbalance of 11%.

Pass 25 Nov 2015 43,127 miles

at least 1 metal mount is detached from and not supporting the exhaust.

at least 2 light sources at the rear upper stop lamp are inoperative.

overall parking brake performance effort low.

parking brake lever shows travel.

rear registration plate appears to be secured by tape.

steering rack inner arms show play.

Fail 24 Nov 2015 43,116 miles

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

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

at least 1 metal mount is detached from and not supporting the exhaust.

at least 2 light sources at the rear upper stop lamp are inoperative.

overall parking brake performance effort low.

parking brake lever shows travel.

rear registration plate appears to be secured by tape.

steering rack inner arms show play.

Pass 20 Nov 2014 40,224 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

various light sources at the rear upper stop lamp are inoperative.

Fail 20 Nov 2014 40,224 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

various light sources at the rear upper stop lamp are inoperative.

Pass 28 Nov 2013 36,763 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 32,499 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 29,913 miles

1 bulb not working in high level brake light unit

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

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

age cracks in both rear tyres

front number plate cracked

hand brake could do with adjusting

Fail 13 Jun 2011 29,913 miles

1 bulb not working in high level brake light unit

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

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

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

age cracks in both rear tyres

front number plate cracked

hand brake could do with adjusting

Pass 29 Jun 2010 27,639 miles

both rear tyres showing age cracks

fron t number plate badly damaged but still readable at this time !!!

inner working surfaces front discs starting to deteriorate

n/s rear tyre down to 2mm outer edge

o/s rear tyre down to 3mm outer edge

Pass 25 Jun 2009 25,261 miles

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

front Registration plate damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2008 22,333 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 19,054 miles

front number plate badly damaged but still readable and secure

Pass 24 Jun 2006 14,906 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres just on legal limit will soon require replacement

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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EA03 CLJ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EA03 CLJ, 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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EA03 CLJ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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