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SB03 XJC

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,412 mi
Last recorded94,412 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 XJC
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 94,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 94,411 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 91,790 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

front exhaust hanger bkt broken

main coolant pipe at bell housing heavily corroded and damp

Pass 22 Mar 2016 87,332 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 82,791 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 21 Mar 2014 76,803 miles

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

slight corrosion on brake pipes by load sensing valve

Fail 19 Mar 2014 76,802 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

handbrake cable fibre guide broken n/s/r and o/s/r frayed

slight corrosion on brake pipes by load sensing valve

Pass 26 Mar 2013 70,824 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 70,824 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 63,998 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 57,530 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 50,936 miles

nearside front tyre worn onto approximately 2.5mm

offside front tyre worn onto 3mm

offside rear view mirror slightly loose

poor reserve travel in parking brake

sterring wheel outer sheath starting to loosen in sections

Fail 17 May 2010 50,936 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside front tyre worn onto approximately 2.5mm

offside front tyre worn onto 3mm

offside rear view mirror slightly loose

poor reserve travel in parking brake

sterring wheel outer sheath starting to loosen in sections

Pass 1 Jun 2009 45,849 miles

offside mirror slightly insecure but still servicable

offside wiper blade slightly worn

rear nearside tyre outer wall slightly worn

steering wheel outer grip slightly loose

Fail 1 Jun 2009 45,849 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside mirror slightly insecure but still servicable

offside wiper blade slightly worn

rear nearside tyre outer wall slightly worn

steering wheel outer grip slightly loose

Pass 30 May 2008 42,809 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 40,225 miles
Pass 29 May 2006 32,045 miles

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

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

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 XJC is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XJC, 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 SB03 XJC registered?

SB03 XJC is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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