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RO03 BUA

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,431 mi
Last recorded84,431 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 BUA
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 84,431 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 84,430 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2022 83,834 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 83,415 miles

Both front top suspension mounts slightly worn.

Offside Rear Tyre over 10 years old.

Fail 9 Mar 2021 83,412 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front top suspension mounts slightly worn.

Front Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre over 10 years old.

Pass 4 Mar 2020 82,832 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 81,560 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 79,917 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 78,352 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 76,704 miles

slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 5 Mar 2015 75,164 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 73,716 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 68,981 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 68,981 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 61,345 miles

n/s/f brake disc slight corrosion inner edge

n/s/f brake pads wearing low

n/s/r tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 25 Feb 2011 53,145 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 44,978 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 37,541 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 29,254 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 29,254 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 24,384 miles

front discs inner face slightly pitted

Pass 9 Mar 2006 19,124 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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RO03 BUA is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RO03 BUA, 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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RO03 BUA is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for RO03 BUA shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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