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SC03 NJY

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,576 mi
Last recorded103,576 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 NJY
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 103,576 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2017 98,700 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 98,699 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement cable has very little movement poor reading (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from wheel cyl to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded from cyl to flexi joint (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 98,611 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears at load sensor (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at load sensor (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 94,125 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 89,289 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 89,243 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 84,552 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 84,492 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 77,000 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 68,143 miles

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

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

brake reading lower at nearside rear

Pass 11 Aug 2011 60,816 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 54,298 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 54,298 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 47,804 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 41,138 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 32,341 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 21,930 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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SC03 NJY is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver 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 SC03 NJY, 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 SC03 NJY registered?

SC03 NJY is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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