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FM03 AXC

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Yellow Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

66,217 mi
Last recorded66,217 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 AXC
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 66,217 miles

Brake pipes around load sensing valve slightly corroded.

N.S.F tyre worn on edge.

O.S.F brake pipe slightly corroded.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70R14 81T. (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 66,217 miles

Brake pipes around load sensing valve slightly corroded.

N.S.F tyre worn on edge.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O.S.F brake pipe slightly corroded.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70R14 81T. (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 60,292 miles

Age cracks in O.S.F tyre.

Front and rear coil springs slightly corroded.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust hanger corroded through.

Fail 8 Apr 2015 60,288 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Age cracks in O.S.F tyre.

Front and rear coil springs slightly corroded.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust hanger corroded through.

Pass 13 Mar 2014 56,356 miles

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

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

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

rear / front exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2013 53,526 miles

front exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fail 19 Mar 2013 53,526 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

front exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2012 45,998 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 45,998 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 39,198 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Jan 2010 33,098 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 33,098 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 27,666 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 27,645 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 22,712 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 21,569 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2006 17,116 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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FM03 AXC is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Yellow with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FM03 AXC, 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 FM03 AXC registered?

FM03 AXC is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 16 June 2003.

Is FM03 AXC safe to buy?

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