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RF52 UWJ

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,130 mi
Last recorded125,130 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 UWJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2016 125,130 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement and inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 117,939 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 117,918 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 111,314 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 98,949 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 88,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 88,359 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 72,779 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 72,571 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 59,740 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 49,636 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 34,160 miles

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)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 25,165 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 25,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 19,400 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 19,400 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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RF52 UWJ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RF52 UWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF52 UWJ registered?

RF52 UWJ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is RF52 UWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF52 UWJ shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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