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SO03 EBU

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,049 mi
Last recorded123,049 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 EBU
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 123,049 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Some corrosion to nearside rear chassis.

Fail 30 Jul 2019 123,043 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 109,686 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 97,149 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 97,146 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 87,952 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jul 2015 81,722 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to various suspension and chassis components

engine sump heavily corroded and is damp with oil

Fail 2 Jul 2015 81,722 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to various suspension and chassis components

engine sump heavily corroded and is damp with oil

Pass 8 Jul 2014 78,343 miles

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)

very dry on underside advise to WAX OIL

Pass 25 Jul 2013 78,283 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s/r chassis corroded

n/s/r tyre perishing/cracking

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r chassis corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2013 78,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s/r chassis corroded

n/s/r tyre perishing/cracking

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r chassis corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2012 76,253 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 76,253 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 69,169 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 65,632 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 60,257 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 50,899 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 38,962 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 28,887 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 EBU is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EBU, 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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SO03 EBU is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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