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SO03 EBV

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

87,048 mi
Last recorded87,048 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 87,048 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 85,531 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 85,531 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 82,840 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 80,875 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 78,311 miles

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

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Sump porous

Fail 18 Jul 2017 78,310 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Slight fluid leak (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Sump porous

Pass 15 Jul 2016 76,370 miles

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

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

oil leak from sump

Pass 22 Jul 2015 74,282 miles

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

corrosion over underside of vehicle

Fail 20 Jul 2015 74,231 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust bracket corroded off

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

corrosion over underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Jul 2014 72,919 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 72,914 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 71,567 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 71,567 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 69,415 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 69,413 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 66,435 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 64,080 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 59,049 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 47,607 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 47,607 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 May 2007 34,023 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 21,948 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 EBV is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EBV, 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 EBV registered?

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

Is SO03 EBV safe to buy?

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