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SO03 UBC

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

109,234 mi
Last recorded109,234 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 UBC
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 109,234 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Underbody and suspension parts corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2022 151,062 miles

underside corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2021 108,295 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected backing plate (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 102,897 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 98,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive at n/s driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

underside of vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2018 90,711 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 90,692 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 84,629 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 84,628 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 79,262 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 74,027 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 74,027 miles

Ball joint has excessive play o/side front lower (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/side front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/side front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 69,411 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 69,410 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 64,791 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 58,672 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 58,672 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 52,182 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 52,182 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 47,192 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 40,862 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 34,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jul 2007 29,850 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 24,213 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 24,213 miles

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

Nearside 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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SO03 UBC is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 UBC, 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 UBC registered?

SO03 UBC is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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