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SA03 DFL

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,535 mi
Last recorded63,535 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2014 63,535 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 63,534 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 58,840 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 15 Mar 2013 58,832 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 16 Mar 2012 53,248 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 46,592 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 46,592 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

brake fluid level low

Pass 11 Mar 2010 40,672 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 40,672 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 34,948 miles

small cut in sidewall but not through to cords

Pass 17 Mar 2008 29,145 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 23,381 miles

exhaust heatsheild insecure corroded.

Fail 20 Apr 2006 18,971 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 18,971 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 18,366 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 18,366 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 DFL is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver 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 SA03 DFL, 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 DFL is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 16 March 2003.

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