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SB03 LHU

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

96,483 mi
Last recorded96,483 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 LHU
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 96,483 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 95,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3/3 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 95,787 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at load linkage valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3/3 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 95,047 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 95,046 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 94,027 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Jul 2017 94,027 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 92,610 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 92,609 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 90,936 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 90,936 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 85,518 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2014 88,488 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 85,634 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 85,633 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 85,615 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 85,604 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 78,416 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 72,155 miles

At time of test the exhaust heat shield was insecure.

At time of test the offside rear tyre was starting to perish on the tread area.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Mar 2010 72,154 miles

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

At time of test the exhaust heat shield was insecure.

At time of test the offside rear tyre was starting to perish on the tread area.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Mar 2009 61,777 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 61,725 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

at time of test the o/s/r tyre sidewall was perished

Fail 14 Mar 2008 50,826 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 50,826 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 42,463 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 39,841 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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SB03 LHU is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 SB03 LHU, 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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SB03 LHU is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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