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EF03 VCN

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,327 mi
Last recorded75,327 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 VCN
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 75,327 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 66,987 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 66,987 miles

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction SUN VISOR (3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 65,465 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 63,146 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 63,146 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2014 58,823 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 58,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 17 May 2013 54,337 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 54,337 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 50,607 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 48,333 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2011 48,333 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 45,116 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 45,116 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 40,587 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 34,895 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 26,761 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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EF03 VCN is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EF03 VCN, 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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EF03 VCN is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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