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KG03 VSU

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Yellow Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

70,138 mi
Last recorded70,138 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG03 VSU
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 70,138 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 30 Dec 2016 70,138 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 68,835 miles

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

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

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 1 Jun 2016 68,829 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 10 May 2016 68,730 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2015 116,595 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 116,595 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 113,468 miles

front pads starting to get low.

offside rear tyre on about 2mm and some cracking.

some binding on front brakes.

two exhaust mounts broken.exhaust not insecure at time of test.

Fail 3 May 2014 113,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front number plate loose.but not insecue.

front pads starting to get low.

nearside front tyre on 2mm.

offside rear tyre on about 2mm and some cracking.

some binding on front brakes.

two exhaust mounts broken.exhaust not insecure at time of test.

Pass 13 Apr 2013 106,490 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 106,263 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 93,350 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front coil spring's corroded

nearside rear wheel binding

rear exhaust hanger fractured system still fully surported

Pass 23 Apr 2011 79,849 miles

Front number plate slightly insecure

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Apr 2011 79,835 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front number plate slightly insecure

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 67,028 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front and rear exhaust brackets fractured but still supporting exhaust

Pass 1 Apr 2009 55,877 miles

both front discs slightly corroded

both rear tyres heavily perished and cracked

front and rear exhaust brackets fractured but still supporting exhaust

handbrake high

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on edges tread not cut as deep and tyre wearing low in tread

rear number plate detiorating

Fail 31 Mar 2009 55,836 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

both front discs slightly corroded

both rear tyres heavily perished and cracked

front and rear exhaust brackets fractured but still supporting exhaust

handbrake high

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on edges tread not cut as deep and tyre wearing low in tread

offside rear tyre worn inner tread not cut as deep

rear number plate detiorating

Pass 29 Apr 2008 46,876 miles

both front brakes have slight bind

front brake pads wearing thin

front number plate loose

nearside rear wheel rim has slight damage

offside wiper starting to split

rear exhaust mounting starting to corrode

rear number plate starting to deteriate

windscreen has slight damage

Fail 24 Apr 2008 46,773 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brakes have slight bind

front brake pads wearing thin

front number plate loose

nearside rear wheel rim has slight damage

offside wiper starting to split

rear exhaust mounting starting to corrode

rear number plate starting to deteriate

windscreen has slight damage

Fail 28 Apr 2007 32,560 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s & o/s front brakes both binding on slightly

Pass 28 Apr 2007 32,560 miles

n/s & o/s front brakes both binding on slightly

Pass 16 Mar 2006 22,915 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 VSU is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Yellow with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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