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KF03 JWC

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

131,734 mi
Last recorded131,734 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF03 JWC
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2016 131,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wing damage

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wing damage

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak all over engine

Fail 12 Mar 2016 131,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wing damage

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wing damage

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak all over engine

Pass 7 Mar 2015 126,554 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2015 126,526 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2014 120,649 miles

Engine oil level low.

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2014 120,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine oil level low.

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2013 108,771 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust box hanger missing.

Fail 4 Mar 2013 108,569 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2012 83,531 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 83,384 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 98,155 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 98,082 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Oil level @ minimum.

Pass 8 Mar 2010 92,261 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2010 92,261 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 84,242 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 84,216 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 73,480 miles

engine light on

Fail 28 Feb 2008 73,480 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine light on

Pass 26 Feb 2007 54,911 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 36,054 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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KF03 JWC is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 KF03 JWC, 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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KF03 JWC is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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