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FY03 OHW

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

69,975 mi
Last recorded69,975 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 OHW
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 69,975 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 69,975 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 66,810 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 16 Oct 2014 66,797 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s mirror glass missing

rear exhaust mount snapped off

Fail 28 Aug 2014 65,587 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 58,988 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 58,914 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 53,209 miles

EMISSIONS ON LIMIT

SLIGHT CRACK N/S MIRROR

Fail 21 Jul 2012 53,209 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

EMISSIONS ON LIMIT

SLIGHT CRACK N/S MIRROR

Pass 22 Jul 2011 48,645 miles

chip in screen

front discs slight corroding

suspect front pads low

Fail 11 Jul 2011 48,614 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

chip in screen

front discs slight corroding

suspect front pads low

Fail 12 Jul 2010 38,864 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

chip in screen

offside front brake slight binding

Pass 12 Jul 2010 38,864 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

chip in screen

offside front brake slight binding

Pass 18 Jun 2009 31,322 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 24,804 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 17,300 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 17,160 miles

tyre wear insede edge of front tyres

Pass 27 Mar 2006 14,318 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 OHW is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OHW, 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 OHW registered?

FY03 OHW is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 12 April 2003.

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