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SA03 ABJ

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,482 mi
Last recorded86,482 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 ABJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 86,482 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes at compensator (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 83,331 miles

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

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

offside rear brake slightly binding.

Pass 10 Feb 2014 80,156 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2014 80,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2013 75,710 miles

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

oil leak(sump)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 69,483 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 69,483 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 63,510 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 63,510 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 57,267 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 57,267 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT METAL BRAKE DISC WORN.

ADVISE OFFSIDE FRONT METAL BRAKE DISC WORN.

Pass 9 Jan 2009 42,737 miles

front pads approx 3000-5000 miles front tyres on 3mm

Pass 9 Jan 2008 27,819 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 13,083 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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SA03 ABJ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SA03 ABJ, 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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SA03 ABJ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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