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J6 VHB

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,104 mi
Last recorded78,104 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 VHB
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2021 78,104 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to all brake advisories and fails. (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both front. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill has hole in it, also near mounting for suspension. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded NSR pipe and mid-rear pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion Both rear. (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Piston boot perished, advise fix before issue gets worse.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre deep cracking. (165/70 R14 81T) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tailbox hanger corroded off. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 73,931 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 63,404 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 56,890 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 51,550 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Apr 2017 51,344 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired broken spring (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Apr 2016 45,535 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 44,089 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 44,089 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 42,729 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 42,729 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 38,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 4 Apr 2013 38,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 26 Apr 2012 37,348 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)

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

front brake discs

Pass 8 Apr 2011 34,896 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 8 Apr 2010 32,651 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 32,650 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 29,157 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 29,157 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 22,503 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 28 Dec 2006 15,450 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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J6 VHB is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J6 VHB, 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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J6 VHB is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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