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SM03 YHP

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Yellow Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,662 mi
Last recorded87,662 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 YHP
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 87,662 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 87,463 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 4 Aug 2017 87,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

Pass 3 Jun 2016 80,609 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 80,361 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 74,552 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 66,102 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge

Pass 8 May 2013 58,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 8 May 2013 58,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 50,461 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 50,461 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 May 2011 41,327 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 35,787 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 35,787 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 May 2009 32,477 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 29,588 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 29,588 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 23,176 miles

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 18 May 2006 13,041 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 13,038 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 YHP is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Yellow with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YHP, 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 YHP is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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