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SB03 LJK

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,479 mi
Last recorded96,479 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 LJK
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2020 96,479 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 45,120 miles

both front brake discs corroded

oil leak under vehicle around the sump area

Pass 5 Jul 2017 79,003 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut on side wall

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jul 2017 79,003 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut on side wall

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 76,077 miles

Both front brakes grabbing

Both rear tyres perished

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wiper blades smearing slightly

Fail 12 Jul 2016 76,077 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Both front brakes grabbing

Both rear tyres perished

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 3 Jul 2015 75,405 miles

Both front brakes grabbing slightly

Both rear tyres perrished

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

Nearside mirror cracked

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 75,404 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Both front brakes grabbing slightly

Both rear tyres perrished

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

Nearside mirror cracked

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 73,751 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear brake pipes to compensator slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2013 72,233 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 72,231 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 29 Jun 2012 62,915 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 59,262 miles

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

n/s front disc wearing thin

o/s front disc wearing thin

Fail 7 Jun 2011 59,262 miles

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

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

n/s front disc wearing thin

o/s front disc wearing thin

Pass 18 Jun 2010 53,748 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 43,967 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 37,034 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 25,497 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 12,901 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 LJK is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SB03 LJK, 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 LJK is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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