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SM03 SXZ

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

66,593 mi
Last recorded66,593 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 SXZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 66,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked....asymmetrical tyre fitted otherwise in accordance with sidewall instructions....165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside stop lamp intermittently inoperative....requires attention

Pass 20 Jul 2022 58,781 miles

Nearside Rear Asymmetrical tyre fitted otherwise in accordance with sidewall instructions.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 58,781 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Asymmetrical tyre fitted otherwise in accordance with sidewall instructions.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 53,200 miles

Nearside Rear Asymmetrical tyre fitted otherwise in accordance with sidewall instructions.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 53,200 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Asymmetrical tyre fitted otherwise in accordance with sidewall instructions.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 51,557 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 50,811 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 50,811 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 49,543 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 48,143 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 46,770 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 45,426 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 45,426 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 43,738 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 42,354 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 40,384 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 38,348 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 37,077 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 36,533 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 35,188 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 32,759 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 32,759 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 17 May 2006 23,238 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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SM03 SXZ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SM03 SXZ, 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 SM03 SXZ registered?

SM03 SXZ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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The MOT history for SM03 SXZ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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