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SM03 WCZ

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,853 mi
Last recorded131,853 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2017 131,853 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front thrust bushes at arms (2.4.G.2)

advanced corrosion on brake pipes

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

wear in steering rack

Pass 27 Jan 2016 117,886 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

corrosion of metal brake pipes

nearside parking brake performance low

Fail 20 Jan 2016 117,886 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

corrosion of metal brake pipes

nearside parking brake performance low

Pass 6 Feb 2015 103,438 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 103,438 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 90,340 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 79,074 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2012 79,074 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 62,036 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 52,964 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 52,956 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 46,536 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 34,896 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 25,937 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 WCZ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 WCZ, 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 WCZ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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