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EA03 KXP

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,833 mi
Last recorded148,833 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 KXP
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 148,833 miles

Offside Front Outer wing repeater lens missing but working ok.

Fail 8 Sep 2020 148,762 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play also has split boot. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer wing repeater lens missing but working ok.

Pass 29 Aug 2019 141,483 miles

Both front tyres worn thin on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Aug 2018 133,418 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes, (1.1.11 (c))

Horn sounds harsh or grating (7.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

front to rear brake pipe very corroded above fuel tank but unable to fully assess section above tank!.

Fail 10 Aug 2018 133,416 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve, (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes, (1.1.11 (c))

Horn sounds harsh or grating (7.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

front to rear brake pipe very corroded above fuel tank but unable to fully assess section above tank!.

Pass 25 Aug 2017 125,698 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens missing, (1.4.A.2e)

several brake pipes are coated in grease but showing signs of corrosion, especially front to rear above fuel tank.

Fail 25 Aug 2017 125,697 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens missing, (1.4.A.2e)

several brake pipes are coated in grease but showing signs of corrosion, especially front to rear above fuel tank.

Pass 8 Aug 2016 115,294 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes at load valve, (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, inner pads, (3.5.1g)

Front both sides, brake disc inner faces very corroded,

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear beside fuel tank, (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens missing, (1.4.A.2e)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 115,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald on inner edge!, (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes at load valve, (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, inner pads, (3.5.1g)

Front both sides, brake disc inner faces very corroded,

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear beside fuel tank, (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens missing, (1.4.A.2e)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 105,494 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded but not seriously weakened.

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded.

Fail 31 Jul 2015 105,298 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage broken reg plate cover fixing. (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear both sides. (1.1.C.1f)

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

both front brake discs corroded but not seriously weakened.

both wiper rubbers split on ends.

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded.

spare wheel, (steel wheel) fitted to n/s front at time of test.

Pass 11 Aug 2014 97,662 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 89,498 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 89,465 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 82,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 72,061 miles

front discs very rusty on inside.

slight play to inner joints on steering rack.

Pass 29 Mar 2010 62,479 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 52,659 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear wiper blade is pitted

Pass 13 Mar 2008 45,194 miles

rear tyres cracked on side walls

Pass 7 Mar 2007 35,791 miles

both rear tyres are starting to crack on side walls

Pass 23 Mar 2006 24,622 miles

front tyres worn on edges (2mm)

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 KXP is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EA03 KXP, 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 KXP is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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