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EA03 XGD

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,393 mi
Last recorded130,393 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 130,393 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 121,013 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Jun 2020 121,012 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded All 4 from brake load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coolant level below 'min' mark

Pass 26 Mar 2019 111,477 miles

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 111,475 miles

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

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2018 106,132 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 101,379 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 92,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play and noisy (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 92,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play and noisy (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 78,561 miles

exhaust backbox mounting braket corroded, braking free.

exhaust front pipe mounting bracket corroded, broken free from pipe.

Pass 1 Apr 2014 75,336 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 64,985 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 57,497 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 57,497 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 51,243 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 44,396 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 44,396 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 31,959 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 26,171 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 21,788 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 21,788 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 16,999 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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EA03 XGD is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Red 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 EA03 XGD, 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 EA03 XGD registered?

EA03 XGD is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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