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FA03 WGD

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,390 mi
Last recorded96,390 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 WGD
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 96,390 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 83,000 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 82,590 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 76,002 miles

Advise brake pipes to comp valve corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2016 74,054 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 74,054 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 69,851 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 69,851 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 65,006 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 65,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 60,765 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 60,023 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 55,032 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 55,032 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 49,875 miles

advise. offside front brake binding slightly.

Pass 16 Aug 2010 45,615 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 45,614 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 40,819 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 40,819 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 35,903 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 30,007 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 21,894 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FA03 WGD is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FA03 WGD, 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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FA03 WGD is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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