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SA03 NWG

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,954 mi
Last recorded89,954 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 89,954 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 89,954 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X 4 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported PIPE MOUNTING BRACKET BROKEN (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 89,877 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported SILENCER BRACKET RUSTED OUT (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 87,131 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight brake bind off side front and slight imbalance front

Fail 7 Mar 2016 87,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight brake bind off side front and slight imbalance front

Pass 25 Feb 2015 77,020 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake pads getting low.

n/s and o/s wiper blades ends split.

rear brake pipes started to corrode.

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 20 Feb 2014 73,404 miles

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

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 73,404 miles

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

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

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 69,867 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 69,835 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 65,874 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 65,874 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 61,380 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 61,379 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 57,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

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

rear brake applicatiion slightly uneven

Fail 12 Mar 2010 57,306 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 53,872 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear wiper blade shredded

Fail 17 Feb 2009 53,846 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear wiper blade shredded

Pass 4 Feb 2008 45,581 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 35,442 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake lever travel

Pass 21 Feb 2006 28,712 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 NWG is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NWG, 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 NWG is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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