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KG03 VKC

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,146 mi
Last recorded91,146 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG03 VKC
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 91,146 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Mid section exhaust metal bracket broken

Nearside Front Top mount has slight play

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 89,462 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both side (2.5.C.1a)

Front coil spring corroded Both side (2.4.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear service brake uneven application

Fail 16 Jan 2018 89,462 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

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

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both side (2.5.C.1a)

Front coil spring corroded Both side (2.4.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear service brake uneven application

Pass 4 May 2017 87,562 miles

Front coil spring corroded Both side (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre inner edge wearing thin

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 79,963 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 inner edge wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded Both side (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre inner edge wearing thin

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 81,963 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm inner edge wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brakes slightly binding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 81,963 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm inner edge wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brakes slightly binding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 74,691 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2015 74,691 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

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

front section exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 23 Apr 2014 69,035 miles

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

o/s rear exhaust box support bracket corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2013 64,564 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2012 62,231 miles

front brake pads on limit

front discs poor condition

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Apr 2011 54,887 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 46,453 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 39,446 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 32,537 miles

tested in wet

Fail 19 Apr 2008 32,537 miles

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

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

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

tested in wet

Fail 28 Apr 2007 26,235 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 26,235 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2006 20,809 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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KG03 VKC is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KG03 VKC, 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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KG03 VKC is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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