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SM03 YHR

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

81,371 mi
Last recorded81,371 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 81,371 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 81,369 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 steel brake pipes that go to compensator valve. marked in yellow chalk. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer support bracket corroded from exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective middle section support bracket corroded from exhaust but still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 81,329 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 75,432 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pipes at load sensing valve corroded

front registration plate cracked

oil leak from gearbox

oil sump leaking

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 12 Mar 2018 75,431 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

brake pipes at load sensing valve corroded

front registration plate cracked

offside front brake disc scored on inner surface

oil leak from gearbox

oil sump leaking

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 24 Feb 2017 70,335 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear (f/r)x2 pipes corroded at valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 70,335 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear (f/r)x2 pipes corroded at valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 67,336 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion at sill area (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 67,336 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion at sill area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 63,363 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 60,226 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 60,225 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 56,460 miles
Pass 7 May 2012 52,177 miles

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

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

Oil leak

light lift on osf steering rack control rod

Fail 7 May 2012 52,176 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

light lift on osf steering rack control rod

Pass 24 May 2011 46,726 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 43,412 miles

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 25 May 2010 43,406 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 2 Jun 2009 40,085 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 40,085 miles

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

Front and rear exhaust hangers detached, system still secure.

Pass 2 Jun 2008 35,962 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 31,315 miles
Pass 29 May 2006 27,767 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)

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 YHR 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 60.9%.

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 YHR, 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 YHR is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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