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SO03 EAK

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,523 mi
Last recorded93,523 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 EAK
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 93,523 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 93,523 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 86,809 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 86,809 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 81,621 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 81,616 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported flexi hose insecure. chassis coroded (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 76,079 miles

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

n/s/r chassis deteriorating brake flexi hose mounting point

Fail 14 Jan 2016 76,079 miles

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

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

n/s/r chassis deteriorating brake flexi hose mounting point

Pass 2 Feb 2015 71,458 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 71,475 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 71,455 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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)

brake pipes covered in protective coating

Pass 7 Jan 2014 69,400 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 69,400 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 66,263 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 62,516 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 60,175 miles

hand brake cable ,strap torn

sump pan corroding

Pass 17 Jun 2010 52,041 miles

Exhaust monut missing

Sump Pan Corroding

hand brake cable strap torn

Pass 17 Jun 2009 44,801 miles

O/S/R hand brake cable guide strap corroded

centre exhaust support bracket slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust support mount slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Jun 2009 44,801 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

O/S/R hand brake cable guide strap corroded

centre exhaust support bracket slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust support mount slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2008 37,069 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 30,020 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 29,982 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2006 20,749 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 20,749 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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SO03 EAK is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SO03 EAK, 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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What year was SO03 EAK registered?

SO03 EAK is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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