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SO03 VNM

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Yellow Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,821 mi
Last recorded53,821 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 VNM
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2018 53,821 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipes at rear load sensor valve (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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)

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

advise under body corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2017 47,098 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 47,097 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 May 2016 38,057 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 38,056 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 4 May 2016 38,051 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake grabbing slightly

Nearside Front spring corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between flexi hose and wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between l.s.v and flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear l.s.v (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between l.s.v and flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear l.s.v (3.6.B.2c)

both rear springs corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2015 31,249 miles

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

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

hard to inspect front brake pads

n/s & o/s front & rear coil springs corroded

n/s/f shock absorber has damping effect

Fail 3 Aug 2015 82,773 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket (7.1.1)

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

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

hard to inspect front brake pads

n/s & o/s front & rear coil springs corroded

n/s/f shock absorber has damping effect

Pass 23 Jun 2014 24,095 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 21,377 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 21,377 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 18,752 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 18,752 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 17,122 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 14,888 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 14,888 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 13,271 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 10,802 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 9,031 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 7,164 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 VNM is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Yellow with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VNM, 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 VNM is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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