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FV03 UFH

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Yellow Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,450 mi
Last recorded119,450 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 UFH
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 119,450 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in Nearside Rear tyre (Not Repairable) 165/70/14 81S

Nearside Front Tyre Badly Perished 165/70/14 81S

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak Oil Filter Corroded ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 119,450 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front & Rear Mounts Broken (7.1.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in Nearside Rear tyre (Not Repairable) 165/70/14 81S

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre Badly Perished 165/70/14 81S

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak Oil Filter Corroded ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2015 99,671 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 99,516 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2013 80,690 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 72,997 miles

back box mount hanger rusty

off side rear tyre starting to perish and split

Pass 30 Jul 2011 61,566 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 45,265 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 45,265 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 12,644 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)

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2007 37,993 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 34,576 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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FV03 UFH is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Yellow with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FV03 UFH, 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 FV03 UFH registered?

FV03 UFH is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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