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SM03 UEY

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,804 mi
Last recorded101,804 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 UEY
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2019 101,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources dull (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion underbody

Pass 16 Oct 2018 88,974 miles

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose joint at front flex pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 88,974 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill near to suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose joint at front flex pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 82,741 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 82,731 miles

Nearside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 77,865 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pipe covered in underseal unable to fully assess

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush perished and split (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise rear sills covered by seam sealer/underseal unable to fully assess

Fail 21 Dec 2016 77,864 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/ 14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill holed and corroded at jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped from valve to load sense valve (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill holed and corroded at jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing 2 wheel nuts missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Trailing arm damaged and seriously weakened arm holed and corroded (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing 1 wheel nut missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm damaged but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% imbalance (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 71,462 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 71,416 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working 1 of 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 67,527 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 63,409 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 46,717 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 56,688 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 53,943 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 50,929 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 46,050 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 38,557 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 31,381 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 24,400 miles

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

rear number plate discoloured

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 UEY is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 UEY, 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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SM03 UEY is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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