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FD52 VWM

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,361 mi
Last recorded104,361 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 VWM
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 104,361 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule wing (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule wing (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 102,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 99,826 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Mar 2018 97,494 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 94,766 miles

engine management light on

general under body corrosion

Fail 16 Mar 2017 94,761 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

engine management light on

general under body corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2016 92,040 miles

Offside Rear brake binding on

both rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 18 Mar 2016 92,034 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake binding on

both rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 3 Mar 2015 89,419 miles

both brake pipes from compensator to rear flexis

both rear brake pipes corroding

offside wiper blade

Pass 18 Mar 2014 87,435 miles

front to back brake pipe corroding

nearside front brake pipe corroding

nearside rear compensator to flexi brake pipe corroding

Fail 17 Mar 2014 87,435 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front to back brake pipe corroding

nearside front brake pipe corroding

nearside rear compensator to flexi brake pipe corroding

Pass 21 Feb 2013 84,926 miles

both front brake pipes starting to corrrode

brake pipes near compensator starting to corrode

nearside front tyre wearing more on outer edge

Pass 21 Feb 2012 35,435 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

brake pipes have slight surface corrosion.

drivers wiper split but still clearing.

nearside front tyre deflated slightly.

Fail 25 Feb 2011 12,135 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 12,135 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 77,661 miles

both front brake pipes corroding

Fail 16 Mar 2010 77,659 miles

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

both front brake pipes corroding

Fail 13 Mar 2009 75,038 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 75,038 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 72,712 miles

front brake pads low

one bulb out on highlevel stoplight

small chips on screen

Fail 31 Mar 2008 72,712 miles

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

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

front brake pads low

one bulb out on highlevel stoplight

small chips on screen

Pass 24 Jan 2007 59,986 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 40,148 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 40,148 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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FD52 VWM is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FD52 VWM, 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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FD52 VWM is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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