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FC03 MFA

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

137,066 mi
Last recorded137,066 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 MFA
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 137,066 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes have slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 May 2025 137,022 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes have slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 May 2024 135,476 miles

Accident damage on o/s rear. not effecting testable items or exposing any Sharpe projections

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

Corrosion on rear suspension components

GENERAL CRRODED

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2024 135,476 miles

Accident damage on o/s rear. not effecting testable items or exposing any Sharpe projections

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

Corrosion on rear suspension components

GENERAL CRRODED

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 132,501 miles

Accident damage on o/s rear. not effecting testable items or exposing any Sharpe projections

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes to & from load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion on rear suspension components

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 127,363 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 122,575 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Very close to being excessive (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease front to back and slightly corroded before brake compensator (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both rears (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 122,512 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Very close to being excessive (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease front to back and slightly corroded before brake compensator (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair including parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both rears (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 117,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Tread left and worn bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 117,059 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Tread left and worn bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 111,899 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 111,895 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 110,029 miles

slight corrosion to all metal brake pipes

Pass 21 Jun 2017 106,058 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 106,057 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 64,577 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 64,307 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 98,945 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 98,944 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 94,657 miles

N\S\R Bumper damage tapped up

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 91,161 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 91,161 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 87,680 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 82,799 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 82,799 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/ mirror not providing a suitable view

Pass 16 Aug 2010 76,742 miles

front discs corroding

Fail 16 Aug 2010 76,742 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front discs corroding

Pass 4 Aug 2009 62,693 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 50,451 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 35,975 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 21,038 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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FC03 MFA is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 FC03 MFA, 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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FC03 MFA is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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