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FV52 WMC

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

87,830 mi
Last recorded87,830 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 WMC
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 87,830 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Underbody corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2024 87,712 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to load valve - Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Underbody corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2023 79,720 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 75,619 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 72,098 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes ( at compensator valve ) (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear link pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge and tyre is also deteriorating (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 64,518 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 61,056 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 56,857 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 54,160 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 52,850 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 51,771 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2016 51,739 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 50,913 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 49,004 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 48,996 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 46,931 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 43,941 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 41,313 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 38,664 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 36,508 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 30,710 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 26,967 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 20,487 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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FV52 WMC is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FV52 WMC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV52 WMC registered?

FV52 WMC is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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