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MA03 LFM

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

124,399 mi
Last recorded124,399 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 LFM
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 124,399 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower suspension arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock absorber mounting bush has slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security vehicle is corroded at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 124,399 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower suspension arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock absorber mounting bush has slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security vehicle is corroded at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 121,751 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 121,751 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 119,011 miles

Exhaust mounting defective badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 119,011 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 113,191 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 May 2019 113,191 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 May 2018 106,834 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 May 2018 106,834 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 May 2017 99,796 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded three pipes into load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 May 2017 99,796 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)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded three pipes into load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2016 93,055 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2016 93,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to cracks in tyre (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2015 87,213 miles

exhaust deteriorated

tyres deteriorated

Fail 14 May 2015 87,213 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

tyres deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2014 85,575 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wheels have slight grab

rear exhaust bracket missing

Fail 21 Mar 2014 85,575 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wheels have slight grab

rear exhaust bracket missing

Pass 21 Mar 2013 84,010 miles

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

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

exhaust mountings missing at front/rear but adequately surported

slight bind on front brakes

Pass 16 Mar 2012 81,317 miles

slight bind on nearside front brake

Fail 15 Mar 2012 81,310 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 15 Mar 2011 78,412 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 78,412 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 69,702 miles

centre stop lamp inop

Pass 14 Mar 2009 58,876 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 58,876 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 48,784 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 48,784 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 36,178 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 26,134 miles

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

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)

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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MA03 LFM is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 MA03 LFM, 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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MA03 LFM is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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