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SC03 TXL

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,060 mi
Last recorded118,060 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 TXL
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 118,060 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate cracked

battery loose in housing

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

play in inner rack joints

Pass 3 Aug 2015 117,695 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 117,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 106,191 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine management light on

play in n/s/f inner track rod joint

Fail 5 Aug 2014 106,179 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine management light on

play in n/s/f inner track rod joint

Pass 29 Oct 2013 99,028 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 88,132 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2011 77,541 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 77,541 miles

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

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

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 68,000 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 56,413 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2009 56,413 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2008 51,195 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 43,460 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 36,075 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 TXL is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TXL, 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 TXL registered?

SC03 TXL is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is SC03 TXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC03 TXL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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