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PL03 WMU

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

169,514 mi
Last recorded169,514 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 WMU
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2018 169,514 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded cross bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both lenses badly deteriorated (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leaking excessively from transmission driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt missing rear seats down and boot full (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front inner wheel arches and front cross member showing heavy corrosion

nearside front and both rear coil springs showing corrosion

rear tyres perished and deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2017 162,972 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s front n/s rear o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 162,947 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s front n/s rear o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 156,918 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 146,050 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 135,315 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 122,948 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 122,948 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

offside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded / pitted

Pass 18 Jun 2012 111,677 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 111,677 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Jun 2011 101,983 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear numberplate backing slightly dirty / deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2011 101,983 miles

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

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

rear numberplate backing slightly dirty / deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2010 90,514 miles

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

rear number plate backing dirty (still able to read characters clearly)

Fail 20 May 2010 90,514 miles

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

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

rear number plate backing dirty (still able to read characters clearly)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 78,927 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 65,515 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Jun 2008 65,515 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 51,181 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 37,699 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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PL03 WMU is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PL03 WMU, 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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PL03 WMU is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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