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SB52 KJA

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

119,737 mi
Last recorded119,737 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB52 KJA
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 119,737 miles

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

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 119,732 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested due to headlamp inop (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front both brake flexi hoses not secure with clips

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer track rod end locking device unable to see

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

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

Offside Front Upper coil spring not located at top mount stop

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

battery neg terminal not 100% tight

Pass 11 Jul 2018 117,392 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front flexi pipes insecure

Offside Front flexi pipes insecure

Fail 6 Jul 2018 117,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front flexi pipes insecure

Offside Front flexi pipes insecure

Pass 22 Jun 2017 114,385 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 114,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 103,395 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 86,834 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 86,564 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 74,730 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 74,705 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 70,737 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front tyres cracked+perished

Fail 25 May 2013 70,628 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front tyres cracked+perished

Pass 19 May 2012 66,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

noise from offside rear wheel bearing, but no roughness detected when rotated

Fail 19 May 2012 66,835 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

noise from offside rear wheel bearing, but no roughness detected when rotated

Pass 31 May 2011 63,583 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 63,516 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 59,739 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 59,739 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

front registration plate cracked

poor effort from nearside rear brake

slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 May 2009 55,318 miles

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

advise slight perishment on offside rear tyre

Pass 26 May 2008 49,952 miles
Fail 26 May 2008 49,952 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 May 2007 44,778 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 39,310 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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SB52 KJA is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SB52 KJA, 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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SB52 KJA is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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