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SG03 MWL

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

77,790 mi
Last recorded77,790 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG03 MWL
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 77,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear body sill starting to corrode

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroding into brake load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 73,101 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 73,101 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 68,597 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 66,105 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Corroded Inside Edge's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside And Offside Front Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 66,103 miles

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))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Corroded Inside Edge's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside And Offside Front Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 63,974 miles

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

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)

Fail 3 Feb 2018 63,973 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 62,368 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear 22% Offside Low (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 59,160 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 59,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 57,853 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 53,272 miles

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

front exhaust mount broken ( exhaust still secure )

Pass 12 Aug 2013 49,770 miles

front exhaust mounting broken

Fail 9 Aug 2013 49,770 miles

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

front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 11 Aug 2012 48,706 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 48,101 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 48,099 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 47,333 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 47,319 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Aug 2009 46,808 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 46,807 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2007 34,802 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 34,802 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2006 26,135 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 26,135 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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SG03 MWL is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SG03 MWL, 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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SG03 MWL is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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