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SM03 UFG

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

73,787 mi
Last recorded73,787 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2020 73,787 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator load valve to brake hose brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded front and rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive gear box drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wind screen slight stone chip

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to brake hose mount (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70/14 cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lamp lens tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70/14 cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70/14 cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 72,160 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 72,156 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 70,737 miles

Offside Front headlamp misting

Fail 26 Mar 2018 70,732 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front headlamp misting

Pass 28 Mar 2017 69,716 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 68,941 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlight lens cloudy

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

Slight play in inner steering joints

Pass 14 Apr 2015 68,326 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 4 Apr 2014 67,474 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 2 Jan 2014 39,930 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged

offside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2013 61,102 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 61,100 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 58,100 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 53,681 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 53,681 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 45,956 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 45,956 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 20,738 miles

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

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

squeal from rear brakes

Fail 30 Jun 2008 20,738 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

squeal from rear brakes

Pass 15 May 2007 37,348 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 19,568 miles

both front tyres worn on edges almost to excess

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 UFG is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SM03 UFG, 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 UFG is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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