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SH03 SVU

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

77,185 mi
Last recorded77,185 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 SVU
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2017 77,185 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 74,965 miles

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

engine sump corroded/leaking

Fail 11 Oct 2016 74,965 miles

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

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

engine sump corroded/leaking

Fail 23 Sep 2016 74,955 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 72,446 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 71,042 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 70,955 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 69,617 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 69,603 miles

Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

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

front exhaust mount corroded and broken

slight sweat of oil(nearside top engine)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 59,767 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 59,764 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2011 52,009 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 43,144 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (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 21 Apr 2009 33,740 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 27,893 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 23,439 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 18,126 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside wiper split at end

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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SH03 SVU is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SH03 SVU, 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 SH03 SVU registered?

SH03 SVU is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 14 May 2003.

Is SH03 SVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH03 SVU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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