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SC03 UAL

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

151,126 mi
Last recorded151,126 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 151,126 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 73,140 miles

rear exhaust mount broken

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear perishing

Fail 23 Jul 2013 73,140 miles

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

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear perishing

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 24 Jul 2012 63,956 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 55,392 miles

Offside rear tyre cracking due to age

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 55,377 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside rear tyre cracking due to age

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 46,383 miles

Front grill lose

Near side front tyre worn slightly on edge

Near side rear tyre side wall parishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 43,090 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 37,175 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 37,126 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 May 2007 33,044 miles

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

accident damage to nearside front chassis and crossmember

front brake readings fluctuating possible warped disc

Fail 21 May 2007 33,043 miles

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

accident damage to nearside front chassis and crossmember

Pass 26 Jun 2006 27,150 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 UAL is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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