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FY03 BZB

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,312 mi
Last recorded78,312 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 BZB
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 78,312 miles

Evidance of vehicle being stood

Pass 13 Jan 2016 124,455 miles

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

e m l light on

Fail 13 Jan 2016 124,455 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

e m l light on

Pass 8 Jan 2015 118,586 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

front number plate cracked

hand brake close to no reserve but locks wheels

Pass 8 Jan 2014 112,463 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 112,463 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 101,463 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 93,591 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2011 86,690 miles

nsf brake binding slightly

nsr tyre at 2mm and perishing

Fail 15 Feb 2011 86,690 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsf brake binding slightly

nsr tyre at 2mm and perishing

Pass 1 Feb 2010 75,213 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 75,213 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 63,085 miles

very slight knocking in steering rack

Fail 23 Jan 2009 63,085 miles

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

both front wiper blades split on very edges

offside front brake binding slightly

rear wiper blade split

some bulbs in high level stop light inoperative

very slight knocking in steering rack

Pass 6 Feb 2008 48,288 miles

slight knocking in steering rack

Pass 9 Feb 2007 33,275 miles

light corrosion on front inner surfaces of brake discs

long parking brake travel

rear tyres worn on inner edges

runnout on front brakes

Pass 28 Feb 2006 26,140 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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FY03 BZB is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FY03 BZB, 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 FY03 BZB registered?

FY03 BZB is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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