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J30 ELN

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

65,312 mi
Last recorded65,312 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 ELN
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 65,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

outer body sill plastic covers fitted

vehicle underside getting corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2017 65,309 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre getting perrished

outer body sill plastic covers fitted

vehicle underside getting corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2016 61,355 miles

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted

rear suspension getting corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2016 61,117 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted to adult seat

rear shock absorbers getting corroded

rear suspension arms getting rusty

Pass 26 Mar 2015 56,893 miles

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

nearside rear tyre getting perrished

rear suspension arms getting rusty

slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 26 Mar 2014 52,504 miles

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

offside front tyre getting low

slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 26 Mar 2013 48,570 miles

engine oil filter leaking

Fail 23 Mar 2013 48,528 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil filter leaking

front brakes binding

Pass 24 Nov 2011 43,655 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)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 22,024 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn on inner surfaces

offside front brake has slight bind

Fail 27 Nov 2010 22,022 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn on inner surfaces

offside front brake has slight bind

Pass 7 Dec 2009 33,510 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Dec 2009 33,509 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 28,161 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 24,055 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 19,790 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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J30 ELN is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 J30 ELN, 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 J30 ELN registered?

J30 ELN is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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