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LU51 FAR

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,521 mi
Last recorded128,521 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLU51 FAR
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 128,521 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s n/s inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 128,418 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 127,577 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 119,514 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Nov 2021 109,981 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 105,940 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 102,817 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 101,277 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 100,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 100,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 99,027 miles

both front tyres perishing in tread grooves

corrosion in exhaust generally

corrosion in underside,suspension etc

Fail 7 Nov 2016 99,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres perishing in tread grooves

corrosion in exhaust generally

corrosion in underside,suspension etc

Pass 5 Nov 2015 97,410 miles

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust deterioated

Fail 5 Nov 2015 97,410 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust deterioated

Pass 6 Nov 2014 95,741 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 7 Nov 2013 93,719 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to rear exhaust

general underside corrosion to body/chassis

slight roughness to o/s/r bearing found when carrying out repairs

Fail 7 Nov 2013 93,719 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

corrosion to rear e4xhaust

general underside corrosion to body/chassis

Pass 24 Oct 2012 91,737 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

air con belt broken

corrosion to rear exhaust

heavy corrosion to both rear brake discs on inner edges

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight binding to n/s/f brake

Pass 7 Nov 2011 89,488 miles

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

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 22 Oct 2010 86,888 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion to both rear disc on inner eges

Fail 22 Oct 2010 86,888 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion to both rear disc on inner eges

Pass 9 Nov 2009 85,575 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 80,435 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

some slight binding

Pass 13 Nov 2007 71,779 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 51,705 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 51,523 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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LU51 FAR is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LU51 FAR, 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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LU51 FAR is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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