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SA03 VZF

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

77,518 mi
Last recorded77,518 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 77,518 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 70,418 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 67,386 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 67,386 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 62,751 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 May 2015 62,751 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 57,078 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/front wheel binding slightly.

Fail 24 Apr 2014 57,077 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/front wheel binding slightly.

Pass 3 May 2013 51,845 miles

n/s/rear tyre cracked around outer wall ADVISE REPLACEMENT.

sump pan corroded and leaking

Fail 1 May 2013 51,845 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/rear tyre cracked around outer wall ADVISE REPLACEMENT.

sump pan corroded and leaking

Pass 4 May 2012 46,675 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 May 2012 46,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2011 44,314 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 44,314 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 40,395 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 May 2010 40,395 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 35,074 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 30,424 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 30,424 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 26,593 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 26,593 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 20,380 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 VZF is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VZF, 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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What year was SA03 VZF registered?

SA03 VZF is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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